Personal Narrative: Cookie Monster

Mary Shelley’s ability to create such multidimensional characters in Frankenstein proves that writing is a powerful tool that has the ability to provoke vastly different opinions amongst readers. Even though each individual reading the story is reading the exact same words, their interpretation of those words often leads to opposing views in regards to the fate of the characters. The creature, in particular, has been a popular topic of discussion when conducting a close read of the novel due to his arguable versatility as a victim and villain. The concept of the villain has evolved over the years, however its basis still rests upon the simple fact that as a character in the story, their actions are a result of malicious intentions

It is true in life that everything happens for a reason. It is also true to say that sometimes it is all about being in the right place, at the right time. There was never a more prominent example of this than a traumatic summers evening, only a few years ago.

In Mary Shelley’s, Frankenstein, she shows that good people can turn evil, but are not born this way. Humans being rude and isolating someone can make a person go insane and do things they are not proud of. Shelley shows this through the creature that Frankenstein creates and gives examples showing his evilness, but also shows that the creature tries to explain many times that he wants a friend and cannot find one because of his appearance and why he does things that are not of good character through the eyes of human beings.

A little girl screams in fear for her parents as she envisions a green, three-eyed monster lurking under her bed, waiting to get her until she finally closes her eyes. A little boy scares fellow trick-or-treaters as he’s dressed as a vampire for Halloween brandishing his pointy teeth with blood dripping out of his mouth. Both of these examples of monsters focus on the physicality of a creature and undermine the weight which the word ‘monster’ actually carries. In Shakespeare’s play, The Tempest, and in Mary Shelley’s novel, Frankenstein, there are characters that perfectly fit the description of a tangible monster. However, monsters are more than their somatic features. Monsters are created within based on circumstances, decisions that are

Over my years of school, one big influence on me has always been sports. Ever since a young age, I have always enjoyed playing and watching sports. In my four years in high school, I have fell in love with the sport of lacrosse.

I woke up and took one bite out of my pop tart but that one bite was all I could eat. My legs were shaking, and my heart was pounding. My dad told me, “It is a true honor to even make it this far so go out there and have some fun.” Once I heard this statement, I knew I was ready to go. I arrived at school and boarded the bus. The car ride was an hour and fifteen minutes of hearing the squeaking of the wheel on the bus. My teammates were getting their heads ready for the big game.

When most people think of Frankenstein people usually think of a monster. However when reading the story by Mary Shelley you see that he is not as horrific as he is presented. The monster notices the care and concern the family has for each other, and he senses that there is a mood of despair among the younger family members. The family suffers from poverty and a lack of food. Desiring to keep his cottagers happy, the monster becomes an aid to the family by secretly hauling wood to the cottage and performing repairs, all under the cover of darkness.

“Wonder if I” that's how it all starts(Owl City, Wonderfilled). Wonder brings joy to people. With joy comes Oreo Cookies. Oreos spread joy and friendship to whoever receives one, which makes Oreos the best dessert there is.

“It is a man's own mind, not his enemy or foe, that lures him to evil ways” (Buddha). Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley, is a science fiction novel about knowledge. In the novel, Victor Frankenstein spends years creating a creature from dead bodies. Upon the completion of his project, he immediately abandons the creature leaving him to discover humanity on his own. In Mary Shelley's novel, both Frankenstein and his creature are on a search for knowledge, though the quest is executed in opposite ways: Frankenstein wields his knowledge, while the creature innocently desires it, proving Frankenstein to be the real monster.

Although the Creature in Frankenstein is often referred to as Frankenstein’s Monster or simply, The Monster, he is not necessarily a truly monstrous creation. But rather the true monster is determined by the reader as Mary Shelley raises the question, “Who is the true monster?”. Although this question is never directly posed to the reader, it is something that one thinks about while reading. Upon beginning the novel, the reader believes that they already have the answer to this question as it has been popularized that the creature is the truly monstrous being due to his portrayal in popular culture. However, Mary Shelley offers many answers to this question throughout the book through many subtle statements.

Esteban San Roman Mrs. Brown English 4: Block 7 4 February 2015 Tragic Loneliness Few stories have managed to remain in the hearts of both the world of literature and filmmaking. Such is the case with Mary Shelley’s, Frankenstein, a novel that tells the story of a monster in search of affection and intimacy. Unable to find love, the monster, along with many other characters like Robert Walton, and Victor Frankenstein resort to a life of loneliness. Undoubtedly, this story offers a fantastic view on how humans are inherently lonesome, yet are constantly in search of appreciation.

What comes to mind when you think of the literary character Frankenstein? You likely think of a monster with no morals or mental capability. However, this excerpt from Frankenstein by Mary Shelley shows us that there are more sides to the creature than his stereotypes lead us to believe. The first person point of view uses the character’s observations, words, and actions to change the reader’s opinion on the creature in a positive way.

Jackie is my giggly brunette friend who I met in cross country. Towards the end of winter, after school, my friend Jackie and I walked home. The sidewalk was covered with mushy brown snow. We talked and froze to our bones even with coats on. While walking down Clinton Ave. I made a joke to her we both laughed, but suddenly she said, " I have to pee!" I just laughed even harder because Jackie's laughter sounded funny, she was squeezing her stomach. She couldn't stop the laughter and I saw jean's got dark near the zipper. I screamed," oh my god, you peed." She started to freak out because the wet stain was from her upper thighs to her knees. We sat at a random lawn laughing together. A black car with a blonde college student pulled up.

Instead of talking, I turned my back and grabbed my lunch sack. I took my lunch, and sat down with my friend group. In previous grades we had to sit with our class, which truly sucked, but now we didn't. Lunch has always been one of my favorite times of day, it still is. Earlier that day I left my breakfast on the counter which made me extremely hungry. I raced out of the creaky old wooden door my house could barely support and rushed directly to school. I knew that later my mom would have a stern talk with me about wasting the good food, but in that moment all I could think about was lunch. I began to starve, my blood flushed with the instant pleasure that euphoria brought as I gazed upon my phenomenal pizza stromboli. I gazed while my mouth hung open, taking in none of the conversation going on around me. My salivary glands began generating glittering drool that raced down my face as though it wanted the stromboli more than I did. I almost chowed down on the heavenly meal I recently unpackaged, but the lunch lady showed up out of nowhere. She asked me another question, one that had me scared, nervous, and dizzy all at the same time. This question made my

The monster - The eight-foot-tall hideous creation of Victor Frankenstein. He tries to integrate into the human society but is rejected by everybody. His feeling of loneliness and abandonment lead him to seek revenge against Victor Frankenstein, his creator.