Similarities Between Frankenstein And An Enemy Of The People

Society is inevitable. It will always be there as a pleasure and a burden. Society puts labels on everything such as good or bad, rich or poor, normal or aberrant. Although some of these stamps are accurate, most are misconceptions. In Mary Shelley's, Frankenstein, this act of erring by society is extremely evident. Two of the most inaccurate assumptions of society revolve around the central characters, Dr. Frankenstein and the monster. Society's labels for these two extremely different characters are on the exact opposite side of the scale of what they truly are. Dr. Frankenstein is more of a monster while the monster is more humane.

Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein tells the tale of a man whose entire life turns to misery after creating what he calls a monster, a demon and a fiend. However, the real monster in this story is pride and the feeling of superiority. This is evident in the novel with Robert Walton’s view of himself and his expedition, Victor Frankenstein’s attitude towards himself in comparison with the creature, and mankind’s perception of the creature and their ignorance towards him.

   Mary Shelley's novel, Frankenstein, sheds light on the importance of appearance through the tale of an unwanted creation that is never given a chance by society. Ironically, the supposed beast was initially much more compassionate and thoughtful than his creator, until his romantic and innocent view of the human race was diminished by the cruelty and injustice he unduly bore. Not only does the creature suffer the prejudice of an appearance-based society, but other situations and characters in the novel force the reader to reflect their own hasty judgment. The semi- gothic novel includes several instances of societal prejudice that include the isolation and outcast of Frankenstein's creation,

In Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, acts of cruelty serve as the driving force behind many tragedies within the novel. Set in 18th century Switzerland, Victor Frankenstein embarks on a horrifying journey to satisfy his growing desire to create life. However, Victor and his creation are overcome by their selfish agendas and growing hatred of one another, creating seemingly endless misfortune for their selves. The enemies' constant misunderstandings of each other ultimately turn an innocent victim into an inconsiderate and hate-filled monster.

Introduction: Frankenstein, a novel written by Mary Shelley, is one of the most popular representations of the romantic era. The romantic aspects of the book allow for a unique analysis of the human personality and its emotions and potentials. This includes many interpretations of a human personality based on one’s socioeconomic status. Using this perspective one can easily analyze the interclass and intraclass social power imbalances and interactions. It is also possible to survey the novel through the unbalanced justice provided to each class. Through various events and trials in Frankenstein, Mary Shelley shows that one’s lack of social power leads to vulnerability because it forces the person to have less of an advantage when compared to others with more power.

Have you ever discriminated against someone or been discriminated against because you were different? Frankenstein is a book that explores society and human behavior when someone different is introduced. It says that humans are not always willing to introduce someone new to their society and that sometimes they tend to discriminate against the different one. To show this, the writer used a monster which was introduced to a human society. This monster is rejected everywhere he goes because of his difference. He is rejected by his creator, and then he is rejected by the villagers, by the farmers who the monster had so long admired and in the end by the reader himself.

In Shelley’s Frankenstein, the monster is portrayed as a grotesque abomination. However, as Hopkins states in Contending Forces, the cultural and geographical situations, or lack thereof, in which one matures in play a crucial role in the proper development of one’s mind and brain. The monster is simply a product of circumstance. The lack of social interactions alongside geographical isolation propelled the daemon to be alienated from society, ultimately resulting in a lack of morals and an underdeveloped psyche. By being a culmination of his surroundings and experiences it is revealed that the true monstrous entities are the factors that leave the daemon predisposed to fail in a modern society. Arguably, Victor created a being, while the circumstances that said being was placed in “created” a monster. Shelley purposefully terrorizes the monster with such intensity to provoke and justify the overarching theme in this novel which states that people should not be judged on their physical appearance.

person to unleash such a terror on the world to benefit only himself and his

In doing so, Frankenstein condemns the creature to loneliness and persecution. The creature's hatred and violent acts are not an inherent part of his character, as he explains, "I was benevolent and good; misery made me a fiend. Make me happy, and I shall again be virtuous" (81). If Frankenstein had raised and cared for him, the creature would have experienced compassion, and had someone to support him and be his advocate. Instead, the creature is left to learn about the world on his own, and develop a set of morals based on the way society treats him. Because he grows up outside of, and shunned by, society, he feels very little moral obligation towards other human beings. "...and tell me why should I pity man more than he pities me?" the creature asks Frankenstein. "Shall I respect man when he contemns [sic] me?" (122) The creature is not a monster in his own eyes; he is behaving rationally given the treatment he has received. If he were taught a better way to act, he would almost certainly behave in that way. The monster is not born a monster, his ugliness notwithstanding; he becomes one because society behaves monstrously towards him.

 "What can stop the determined heart and resolved will of man?" This question, posed by Captain Robert Walton on page 22 of Mary Shelley's immortal Frankenstein, lies susceptible to interpretation to mean the ambition of man in one sense, but in another, the collective persecution and prejudice inherent in mankind.

Hally begins to raise his voice at Sam and then begins making racially insensitive jokes, with indirectly calling Sam a “n***er” (55). After Sam defensively responds to Hally, he “spits in [Sam’s] face” (56). The fact that Hally committed these vile acts after having had Sam as one of his best friends his entire life, this just supports the idea that Hally is a naturally pessimistic person about most aspects in his life. Even though Hally spits on and verbally abuses Sam, Sam stays calm after the whole thing.

(23)” The irony in this scene is that Hally has failed to learn anything that applies to his own life. This is true that most people believe that they know more than they genuinely do and that most people conform rather than fight against what is moral or against the wrongdoings of an unacceptable society. Sam explains to Hally that Men of Magnitude rise above the pressures of society in order to have their voice be heard. In addition, Sam reveals to Hally that he has not learned to rise above his conflicts, hiding in the shadows of others and utilizing the rule of apartheid to display his power. Hally insults Sam by abusing his white power, making Sam call him “Master Harold” instead of Hally. Sam responds by emphasizing Hally’s glorious title to make him feel guilty and ashamed of his actions. Sam says that Hally should be spitting in his father's face, but he went for Sam's. Hally takes his anger and hatred onto Sam instead of his father because Sam is the closest person to a father Hally ever had. (3) Hally is truly fond of Sam and Willie; they are like family to him. He has clearly been affected by his upbringing - his father is racist, always reminding Hally that he is a white man in apartheid-era South Africa. When Hally is in a satisfying mood, he accepts grand ideals

When Hally’s problems with his father escalates he demands Sam to call him “Master Harold.” Sam questions Hally’s demands and is unsure whether Hally really means that, but Hally tells Sam if he does not call him Master Hally he might just lose his job. Hally’s actions and behaviors lets him hurt the person he loves the most. Prior to this event race was not an issue between Hally and Sam. However, after this conflict Hally views race as a means of control and uses this to his advantage to control Sam.

Hally really loved his father, and genuinely loved hanging out with him. But his inner self had the conflict of hating his father for what he does. Lastly, Man Vs Man results from when the color of your skin and the job you have is put to the side. The fight between Hally and Sam showed true emotions. Sam loves Hally so much, and they were great friends.

His numerous attempts in giving advice to Hally as well as through his actions with hidden motives. It is race that creates the clash between Sam and Hally because Hally is now aware of the power he possesses in being a white man, everything Sam never wanted him to be. Sam’s failure to influence Hally has resulted in Hally beginning to internalize apartheid’s teachings of white supremacy and racial