Blog #5

Frankenstein by Mary Shelly

I have come to realize that this story is just one big twisted, ironic mess. Frankenstein created this creature and immediately hated it simply because it was not appealing to the eye."How can I describe my emotions at this catastrophe, or how delineate the wretch whom with such infinite pains and care I had endeavored to form?" (Shelly,35). Similar to Frankenstein, when others encounter the creature,they are repulsed because of its appearance. The creature on the other hand, is observant and intelligent. He does not hate the human race or shun the people, but  watches their behavior and learns from them. The creature tries to interact with the people, but is only pushed away. He forces himself into solitude since no one will accept him. It appears that human are actually portrayed as the monsters. The people in the novel are shallow, judgmental, and superficial, but the creature is kind and loving. The humans push away anything that is different than the norm, whereas the creature is open and accepting. I believe Shelly is making the point that the monster is better off than the human race. Man is a cruel and rejecting creature, whereas the monster is a loving being.