The Monster Monologue Frankenstein

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As the fiend stared down upon me, I could feel his menacing stare as the moonlight illuminated his grotesque smile. I could feel that his intentions were not amiable toward his creator. I had made a promise that I surely did not want to follow through. I felt threatened and knew that if I did not follow through, that hideous image of the monster I created could be my last. He would go after my family and my earlier selfish intentions would bring destruction to the ones dear to me. The creature stood watching me still as I moved ahead in the attempt to bring life to his bride. A great storm had arisen overhead and there were brilliant streaks of lightning across the sky. I stood on the platform with the bride as we began to ascend into the heavens above. As we rose closer to the opening in the ceiling the creature jumped onto the platform and stood over his soon to be companion. The platform stopped as the rains poured down upon us. Not a single word was spoken as I felt that failure by me to instill life into this creature would lead to retaliation by the …show more content…
This was never for me, but for you own selfish desires! She is in love with you, how can this be? I must force her to love me! She will love no other, but myself! If I cannot persuade her, I will be back for you my creator! She will be with me. She may not admire me, but I will train her to be violent toward man and we will come for you and your family! Oh creator, hope and pray that she will soon fancy me! I had believed that you kept your promise, but you did not. I will not keep mine unless she grows fond of me. Run, my creator before my anger causes your death! Wait for my return with earnest and hope that it will be on agreeable terms!” The creature then picked up the bride and ran into the darkness. I sat in shock as I was horrified by the happenings. It was not my intention to create a bride who fancied me. She was more comparable to a human than the

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