Frankenstein Mary Shelley
Frankenstein is a classic. I remember reading it in high school.
After reading it again got a different perspective on it. The main storyline
talked about a scientist who creates a monster which unfolds awful events
throughout the story. After learning that he could give life to another being
he uses that knowledge to do just that. I believe his original reasoning for
doing so was to lead to other scientific advances. The monster was a brutal one
that I would sympathies with because of his loneliness and rough treatment in
society. The scientist Victor was a arrogant man who would not take any blame
for the monster he created so Frankenstein must answer for all actions even
when he was unaware of what he did. Not understanding basic morals this was
difficult for the monster. Overall the writing in complex and very vivid
expressing horror and madness amongst the characters. I remember enjoying the
novel in high school and after reading it again I remember why. Frankenstein
can be seen in many different ways and I believe the monster was brought into a
world that would not accept him. Of course who would when everything they do
causes terror, pain, and trouble. In the end I became frustrated with Victor
and his arrogant self righteous narration only because of his actions but it
was a good read for a second time.
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