Frankenstein 's Representation Of Others

   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 Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, Mary explains to the reader that human connections provide people with a life free of distraught and that human connections are also able to give societies non-violence, and thus make society more peaceful and functional. The monster, Frankenstein’s creation, blames the abhorrent actions of killing his creator’s loved ones on his feelings of loneliness or lack of human companionship. If the monster was unisolated, he would not have those twisted aspirations; this is one of the points Shelley uses to explain her view of human connections in her novel. Another example or point Shelley uses to explain her view of human connections is the build-up to when Frankenstein creates the monster. Frankenstein immediately regrets his creation. During the period of when Dr. Frankenstein creates the monster, he associates himself with no one showing that without companionship and people who will criticize, individuals will have actions that they will soon regret. Shelley also shows how human nature can create a peaceful society if Frankenstein's creation could be treated with respect. If the monster did not receive maltreatment from humans like the De Lacey family, then the monster would be less determined to do evil; the same goes for any other person in society.

For as long as man has encompassed this world, the divisive enigma of humanity has prevailed. Seeping its way into each generation, while sparking heated conversations, it has become evident that there is much we do not know about what truly makes us human. Regardless of our genetic composition, philosophers often ponder the deeper meaning of humanity. We know that, biologically, recreating the genetic makeup of a human does not yield humanity, so what is the missing aspect? Humans -have the ability to contemplate their own existence in this world. Awareness of existence. This driving force enables us to analyze situations while placing ourselves within them. Our involuntary ability to understand the impact of our actions and the affect they have on others causes us to be inherently human. Our actions evoke strong emotions within us that allow us to learn through our experiences. We retain the resonated feelings of certain occurrences and apply them to others in order to deduce outcomes. Often this facet of mankind is taken for granted, yet we are reminded, through both literature and hypothetical scenarios, of its importance. Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley, constitutes as one of these profound reminders. Shelley develops a theoretical story in which the humanity of Frankenstein’s monster is questioned. Despite having the accurate organs and framework of a human, Shelley causes the reader to seek the missing aspect that is preventing the monster from being human. Likewise,

Mary Shelley’s, Frankenstein, symbolized a person’s necessity for acceptance by society. Society labels everything as good or bad, right or wrong, rich or poor. Although some of these labels may be correct, many are misconceptions. The monster, needed to be accepted by society, but instead was scorned, attacked, and shunned because of his outward appearance. The treatment of the monster was on the assumption that he was actually a monster. The only justification of this treatment was his outward appearance.

     First, let’s examine the alienation from society suffered by Frankenstein’s monster. The cause of his ostracism was his horrific physical appearance. It was so bad that people would not even allow him the chance to speak or get to know the person

Mary Shelley, author of gothic novel Frankenstein, validly perceives human connections as a crucial component in the lives of individuals as well as in a peaceful, functioning society. She continues to show this throughout the story, proving that failing to connect will result in complete corruption, mental madness and depression, while partaking in them can heal, and make dark times better. Everyone needs human connections, for, as later proven, survival.

Have you ever heard the saying, “Don’t judge a book by its cover?” If not one would answer, “Always read a book cover to cover before you make judgments.” Frankenstein is one such book. While Frankenstein is a book about a monster terrifying a city it is also about compassion, love and friendship. After reading the book you would discover Frankenstein, the monster, is a loving creature with feelings and wants to become a part of society.

From reading Frankenstein you get several perspectives that can possibly change your way of perceiving the natural world, to go into depth as to what that means you must first go blind, just like the villager whom the creature spoke to trying to make a friend or at the very least tell his tale. To start off, De Lacey was a blind man who lived with his children after being forced out of their hometown, the family had everything they needed: shelter, enough chores to occupy oneself, land, love, and they found each others company to be rich with spirit and respect. De Lacey from an outsiders point of view may come off as an old blind man who live in the woods with his family, but he has a rich history that if you were to get to know him you'd be enticed and

Frankenstein’s monster is one of the most universally misrepresented characters in literature; in popular culture, the monster is known as an evil, soulless killer. However, in Frankenstein, he is revealed to have human emotions, the capability for compassion, and initially good intentions; his experiences in human society turned him into a true monster. When Frankenstein meets his monster, the monster reveals himself to be human in nearly every way. However, his alarming appearance makes it impossible to fit into society. Because his outward appearance is that of a repulsive monster, people treat him as such regardless of his actions or intentions. For instance, when the monster saved a young girl from drowning, the townspeople, who believe that he is trying to murder her, shoot him. As he tells Frankenstein, “I had saved a human being from destruction, and as a recompense I now writhed under the miserable pain of a wound with shattered the flesh and bone.” Because of many experiences like this one, the monster eventually turns resentful and bitter towards humanity and kills Frankenstein’s younger brother out of rage at Frankenstein. In short, by refusing to accept the monster based on his appearances rather than his character, society molded the monster into a true monster with evil intentions and a lust for blood. Had even one person shown compassion to the monster and been able to see past his appearance, the monster might not have become the killer that he did—in mind and soul, the monster seemed very much human and had the potential to become a productive member of society.

The monster was always judged on the way he looked which made him the outcast because he was not normal in the human’s eyes. By using this in depth character interplay, Shelley further expands upon the monster archetype and allows the reader to question who truly is the monster inside of Frankenstein.

Frankenstein is to be “sometimes considered one of the first science fiction novels” (Fox,stacy ”Romantic and Gothic Representation in Frankenstein”). Frankenstein was written by Mary Shelley. In this novel the main characters where Victor Frankenstein, his creation the monster, Robert Walton, Elizabeth Lavenza, Alphonse Frankenstein, and Henry Clerval. Frankenstein starts out with a normal boy named Victor Frankenstein who discovers an early interest in science. Victor later goes off to college to study science and ends up creating a monster. Throughout the novel the monster is stereotyped by his looks and is traumatized and goes for revenge against his creator when Victor refuses to make him a

The first person point of view in which the excerpt was written helps us understand him. Frankenstein was treated differently by the villagers. Treated him as a monster, something without many human traits. Only when you read the excerpt are you able to develop a different opinion of him. Frankenstein truly just wanted to understand humans.

Frankenstein was a story written by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley while she was on her vacation in Switzerland with her husband. The story got published in 1818 without letting the public about the author. It was in 1831 when the novel revised edition was out and Mary Shelley name mentioned as an author. The novel focused on social, cultural and political facet of the societies during Mary’s lifetime. The fictional character in the novel clearly shows the battle against the pre-established people’s attitude during that time. Religion and science always create a controversy in the society with religion always differencing from any scientific principles and experiments. Shelley’s tried to addresses the above controversy and showed how science and modern technology is sometimes wrong. She tried to show how scientists and inventors are sometimes selfish only care for achieving their plan without evaluating the end result.

Mary Shelley creates an allegory between the community’s reaction to the monster and human nature. The monster physically appeared different from humans; therefore he was rejected by society to the point where he was the target for objects being thrown at him and scared the villagers to the point where they fainted. The monster acknowledges his difference when he said “its unearthly ugliness rendered it almost too horrible for human eyes” (104). The community’s reaction is an allegory to human nature to reject the one’s who are different. Ordinary people are raised to accept those who are like them and avoid the outcasts, therefore the monster is unable to find acceptance among the community.