Sympathizing with the creature first occurs in the scene where he extends his arms toward the light, as if he could grasp it. The creature constantly seeks out innocence as viewed when he pursues Elizabeth. She is viewed as an innocent in her white gown with flowing train, and endless patience for her fiance. Although it is considered a plot hole that the creature would know which room to find her in, it could be viewed that the creature is inherently drawn toward purity. This point is established further in the scene where he is playing with Maria. They are both in the kneeling position as if in prayer which hearkens religious overtones. Despite being drawn toward the pure and the innocent, the creature does not know how to approach or comprehend
