The novel Frankenstein has many topics of debate. One of the most discussed subjects is the idea of humanity and what makes people human. This idea is based on the question if the creature in the novel should be considered human or if he is still a monster. Many characteristics may go into this question, and there is not a definite answer if the creature is human. Based on some physical, mental, and emotional attributes that qualify as human, however, the creature could be concluded as human.
When thinking of physical characteristics of humans, people generally assume two legs, two arms, a head, and a torso. Although there are those who might not have these features, this is the basic structure of a human being. If humanity is declared solely on this
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Not only this, but the level of emotions humans feel are complex. The emotional complexity and feelings of people are also characteristics that form a border between human and monster. As well as the mental characteristics, the border begins to blur when the creature is observed. He appears to feel emotions on nearly the same complicated level as people. The single emotion he longs to feel is love or compassion, but the main emotion he feels is anger. This is only slightly different from humans, and it is because of the rejection the creature faces the entire novel. If the creature had been accepted by even Victor, the complexity of emotions of the creature would likely mirror that of a human child, although it would progress at a much quicker rate.
Determining the classification of a human is generally simple. In the case of Victor Frankenstein’s creature, however, the line between human and monster are slightly blurred. When most qualities of humanity are taken into account, the creature may be considered human. Though the physical aspect might deter this idea, the mental and emotional level the creature was able to reach can signify that the creature is in fact
I strongly believe that the creature made by Victor Frankenstein is indeed very human. I say this because he shows many human traits. Some of these traits are that he can feel complex emotion's and he has a higher intellect than most animals such as humans. In this essay I will also discuss multiply reasons some might use as evidence to support the claim that he is not human and why they are not sufficient to make the conclusion that the creature made by Frankenstein is not human.
Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein” is a book with a deep message that touches to the very heart. This message implies that the reader will not see the story only from the perspective of the narrator but also reveal numerous hidden opinions and form a personal interpretation of the novel. One of its primary statements is that no one is born a monster and a “monster” is created throughout socialization, and the process of socialization starts from the contact with the “creator”. It is Victor Frankenstein that could not take the responsibility for his creature and was not able to take care of his “child”. Pride and vanity were the qualities that directed
Sometimes, in novels like Frankenstein, the motives of the author are unclear. It is clear however, that one of the many themes Mary Shelley presents is the humanity of Victor Frankenstein's creation. Although she presents evidence in both support and opposition to the creation's humanity, it is apparent that this being is indeed human. His humanity is not only witnessed in his physical being, but in his intellectual and emotional thoughts as well. His humanity is argued by the fact that being human does not mean coming from a specific genetic chain and having family to relate to, but to embrace many of the distinct traits that set humans apart from other animals in this
In the novel "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley, the relationship of external apperence and internal feelings are directly related. The creature is created and he is innocent, though he is seaverly deformed. His nature is to be good and kind, but society only views his external appereance which is grotesque. Human nature is to judge by external apperence. He is automatically ostracized and labeled as a monster because of his external apperence. He finnaly realized that no matter how elequintly he speaks and how kind he is, people will never be able to see past his external deformities. Children are fearful of him, Adults think he is dangerous, and his own creator abandons him in disgust.
From beginning to end Frankenstein’s Monster is shown as a wicked creature from the people; however, he possesses many human characteristics. The monster was originally an idea of Frankenstein that will soon come to life. Created from many different parts, the monster was never given a chance to be seen as anything other than a science project. From the outside looking in,
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
Do you think the creature is human or not? In Gris Grimly's Frankenstein, there are many observations that can be made about the creature being human or non- human in the book Gris Grimly's Frankenstein, I agree that Frankenstein's creature is human because I've observed that the creature has developed feelings, thoughts, and mistakes and learned how to help others in need from experience when he was in nature as well as how to ask or to request a favor with the fulfillment of a deal throughout the book. But if, mankind misjudges someone or something by their appearance before knowing them or it then the creature is acting more human than an actual human and other times he's is as bad as humans can possibly be.
During the past months we have been reading the book " Gris Grimly's Frankenstein" by Gris Grimly. The story is about a ambitious scientist called Victor Frankenstein, who wanted to destroy sickness and create life. Overall, Victor created a creature that looks nothing like human. But is he human? My class is debating on whether or not he is human. I claim that the creature is indeed human, and here are my reasons why. To begin with, the creature has feelings. The source states " was benevolent; my soul glowed with life and humanity: but am I not alone, miserably alone?( Gris Grimly's Frankenstein, Grimly 83). The creature said this in a argument with his creator ( Victor) on the top of a mountain. This quote shows how the creature feels
Frankenstein, a novel by Mary Shelley, tells the story of Victor Frankenstein’s pursuit of creation and the monster he unintentionally brought to life. Horrified with his own creation, Victor escaped his responsibilities, leaving him to fend for himself. The story follows the monster’s futile attempts to assimilate into humanity, his hatred finally leading him to killing his creator’s family one by one until Frankenstein committed himself to vengeance. The theme of humanity was prevalent throughout the novel as the monster’s existence blurred the line between what was “human” and “inhuman.” The question of whether nurture, or nature, mattered more to one’s identity was explored throughout the story. In Frankenstein, nurture rather than
Like most horror stories, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein has a wretched monster who terrorizes and kills his victims with ease. However, the story is not as simple as it seems. One increasingly popular view of the true nature of the creature is one of understanding. This sympathetic view is often strengthened by looking at the upbringing of the creature in the harsh world in which he matures much as a child would. With no friends or even a true father, the creature can be said to be a product of society and its negative views and constant rejections of him. Although this popular view serves to lessen the severity of his crimes in most people’s eyes, the fact remains that the creature is in fact a cold-hearted wretch whose vindictive nature
Throughout the novel Frankenstein written by Mary Shelley, the creature is subjected to countless acts of violence and rejection. For a monster to develop, one must have been formerly exploited either by an individual or their society. The creature is not only a physical product of science, but his atrocious behavior is also an explicit result of Victor’s actions toward him. The creature was not born a monster, but slowly morphed into one as he experiences violence and rejection from his society.
In the Novel Frankenstein written by Mary Shelley, Victor Frankenstein created a creature to see if he can bring life back from death, but the creature was alone and miserable after created. Victor Frankenstein worked day and night for 2 years to complete his work but later he had abandoned him as he was afraid of the creature. The creature was created in a lab with all human body parts, and yah he was kind and everything, but this creature also had a bad side. The question of whether the creature is human or not is clear. Two reasons the creature is human is that when he was just created he started as a baby and he has emotions.
"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.
Victor Frankenstein envisions his creature as the epitome of human wisdom and ability, overlooking the possible moral consequences, comparable to the optimistic conception of in vitro meat production. Although considering to form his creation as "a being like [himself], or
Frankenstein’s creature, the monster had some connections with being a human being because of how he was fascinated by fire and how he had related with the people from the cottage. The creature has had more connections with being a human but the fire really showed him on a human side. “ I began also to observe, with greater