Comparison Of Grendal And Frankenstein's Monster

Frankenstein is a classic science fiction novel written by Mary Shelley, through the ages, many adaptations have taken the story through various forms of popular culture. SpongeBob Squarepants, a popular children 's television show often alludes to classic literature, and makes it entertaining for all ages. While this example is quite comical, it does hold classical elements associated with Frankenstein, but takes a spin on the classic science fiction novel. In this essay I will consider the similarities and differences between the two texts; “Frankendoodle” as well as Frankenstein. By looking at the allusion apparent in “Frankendoodle”, it is clear to see that many of the

In both novels, the antagonists began their lives as innocent creatures, ignorant to the outside world and full of kindness toward mankind. Frankenstein’s creation enters the world with the physical abilities of a mature male, but the knowledge of a newborn- demonstrated when he says “I remember, a stronger light pressed upon my nerves, so that I was obliged to shut my eyes. Darkness then came over me, and troubled me.” (Shelley, 92). The creature resides in an utter state of ignorance and naivety; a state where one has no intentions to commit any treacherous task. Similarly, Grendel’s state of existence consisted of ignorance and naivety as well. During the novel, he reminisces about the early years of his existence when he says “I lived those years, as do all young things, in a spell. Like a puppy

The character Grendel in John Gardner’s novel has a more complicated life than the character in Frankenstein because of their reasons behind killing, their conflict of man vs. society, and their emotions of their existence are more complex in Grendel. The Monster in Frankenstein and Grendel are uniquely superior to the rest of mankind. Grendel on the other hand gets his superiority by killing man, causing them to fear him. The monster is created by dead corps put together, so merely his appearance creates fear in mankind.

“Drunken men rushed me with battle-axes. I sank to my knees, crying, "Friend! Friend!" They hacked at me, yipping like dogs. I held up a body for protection.”(Pg. 52) Grendel wasn’t trying to arouse a fight. He simply wanted to be friends with the humans. However, they did not take time to understand him. They were ignorant and continued to attack. Although both Grendel and Frankenstein are strong, powerful creatures, they aren’t completely cruel. When Felix struck Frankenstein with a stick, Frankenstein explained his inner thoughts; “I could have torn him limb from limb, as a lion rends the antelope. But my heart sunk within me as with bitter sickness, and I refrained.” (Pg. 119) The characters in both novels have a sense of consideration. Therefore, they should be respected and treated just like any other. Unfortunately, despite their good sides, humans mistreat

Grendel and Frankenstein are two monsters whose society ignores their existence and find them to be burdensome to their society based on the mere fact that they are not like the rest of their surrounding man-kind. Grendel and Frankenstein both strive to accept their place in the views of their surrounding peoples. Although their sporadic happiness comes from them engaging in fights and killing members of their societies, they learn to accept their place within the societies by coping with their ability to stay loyal to themselves and to fight back with self-devotion and not wanting to give up on themselves.

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Frankenstein's Monster along with Grendel are both monsters that society ignores their existence and both of their societies finds them to be a distress. Their societies doesn't enjoy them because they are not like the rest of society. Both the Monster and Grendel aim to find their place in society along with their purpose and reasoning to life. Considering their happiness comes at infrequent times, both eventually accept their role into society by coping with themselves and their inner traits to be loyal with themselves, continuing to be more intelligent and be on the correct path.

Both Grendel, and Frankenstein’s creations go through personal transformations throughout their lives. They both begin life as innocent creatures with no intention to wreak havoc. Victor Frankenstein created his creature and then immediately ran away from it in fear. In reality, the creature just wanted to be loved and “His jaws opened, and he muttered some inarticulate sounds, while a grin wrinkled his cheeks” (Shelley 59). The creature was brought to life, and his first instinct was to emit a loving smile, but he was met with a scream of terror. Similarly, Grendel began his life as a righteous and pure creature. When Grendel was approached by drunken men wielding battle-axes, he “sank to my knees, crying, ‘Friend! Friend!’” (Gardner 52). This proves that Grendel’s initial instinct was to befriend the men, despite their hostile approach. While the men continued to hack at Grendel he merely “held up a body for protection” (Gardner 52) instead of fighting back. Grendel could have easily overpowered and killed the men if he wanted to but he chose to simply protect himself. Both creatures started off as innocent and pure until man got involved.

Frankenstein and Edward Scissorhand are both about two different creators creating their own kind of creatures, and the journey through the whole process and the life after creation. In both the novel and film we are able to compare different aspects of both the novel and film. Mary Shelley’s novel Frankenstein and Tim Burton’s film Edward Scissorhands have many similarities and differences starting from the desire of wanting to feel love, to the cause of all the violence. A few of the similarities and differences visible throughout the novel and film are: quest for knowledge, companionship, and their creators.

Grendel was treated horribly by the people because of the way he looks and Frankenstein was always called a monster because everyone just assumed because he looked like that, then he must be dangerous. Frankenstein is hated throughout the novel and says “If I cannot inspire love, I will cause fear!” (Shelley 106) since he is treated badly then he will do the same. Grendel is also thinks that because of the way he is treated by them then he should hurt them and kill them. After his first raid he says “But also, as never before, I was alone” (Gardner 80). Frankenstein gives a warning “Beware: for I am fearless, and therefore powerful.” (Shelley 124). Frankenstein tries to ruin the life of his creator for giving him life “For some weeks I’ve led a miserable life.” (Shelley 103) and he wants to give his creator a miserable life as well. Frankenstein asks his creator for a mate

John Gardner’s Grendel and Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein both include characters who are labeled as monsters. Grendel and the Monster share common characteristics such as being ugly, strong, large, and they kill others. They are both insecure about their appearance and how society portrays them. Grendel and the Monster use violence to try and cope with their insecurities. In the literary works Grendel and Frankenstein, both the monster’s physical appearance and their interactions with others cause them to become an outcast from society. This leads to rejection of themselves, low self-esteem, and ultimately they create havoc within their communities.

I can compare Frankenstein to the movie I saw by Tim Burton, Frankenweenie. They are similar but instead of a human body, it was a dog and the mad scientist was a young boy named Victor Frankenstein. The young Victor Frankenstein brings his dog back to life after being hit by a car for a science fair project while the real Victor Frankenstein wanted to create a real life human. Just like the real Frankenstein monster, the dog brings trouble. In the book, the mad scientist, denies the monster but in Frankenweenie, the young boy convinces his family and friends to like his creation. Some of his classmates had known the young Victor Frankenstein creation and was intrigued to do the same experiment like his but it went out of the standards of

God and Dr. Frankenstein both gave life; They both accomplished the incredible task of bestowing life. They both used a body parts from anohter human to form another. God used the rib of Adam and Dr. used many body parts. Frankenstein knew that creation the monster was wrong and still went through with it. Just like Adam and eve knew that eating the apple from the forbidden tree was wrong, they both disobeyed God. Another way they similar is after Adam and Eve disobeyed God they ran and tried to hide from God. Likewise after Frankenstein realized that he had messed up the ran from his

To fully understand how society impacts the creatures in each story the reader must look at their actions before they were defined as monsters. Frankenstein’s creature wanted affection, love and attention from none other than his own creator

Mary W. Shelley’s brilliant gothic story, Frankenstein, is one that emits the prevalent theme of light versus dark, in which possesses obvious characteristics of a novel written during the romantic era. The novel tells the account of the overambitious Victor Frankenstein, who created a monster in hopes that he’d be known for crafting something human from the body parts of corpses with physical and mental advantages in society, basically playing the part of God on Earth, but through the auspices of science. Instead of creating a “normal” human, his creation ended up being a disfigured creature who he then neglects. Upon his abandonment, the monster seeks revenge on Victor after being cast away by society due to harsh physiognomy in which