Frankenstein
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The creature's decline into the hate of all mankind is a ever-present theme
throughout this novel and the movie. The decline is a less gradual one in the novel but a
decline none the less. In the movie, we see hate for mankind right from the beginning.
Can we really blame the creator though? Never even named by his creature, his being of
unimportance, and his identity is worthless in the eyes of his creature Frankenstein. In fact
he has no identity, he is looked upon as a monster that was never given the opportunity to
transform himself as a being. We see a defenite theme throughout both the movie and the
novel of the creator never getting the opportunity of trying to fit in.
Frankenstein is fully aware of his mistakes. He knows the outcome of his actions.
He says in the book, "Rather let me say such the words of the fate - enounced to destroy
me … thus ended a day memorable to me; it decided my future destiny"(Shelley 40). He
calls his dilemma, a hell of intense tortures.
Ironically, Frankenstein brought his disrupment upon himself. Frankenstein is
quoted "solitude was my only consolation- deep, dark, deathlike solitude"(71). The
relationship between the two Frankenstein and the creature is in a sense a combination of
power. Frankenstein forced the creature into a life of
solitude against his own will. "Hateful day when I received life… accursed creator…I am
solitary and abhorred"(106). Yet by creating him, he had pulled himself into the same path
of loneliness. His powerful use of knowledge of creation has in turn role reversed the
approval between leader and suppressor.
The creature's monstrous build and frame has made him strong and evil. His
dislike for mankind has created a path of destruction and he now over powers
Frankenstein. "Slave… remember that I have power… you are my creator but I am your
master; obey!"(122). He now takes the dominant role within their abnormal relationship.
The creature is stronger than the creator. Frankenstein is fully aware that the creature
undertakes him. He states in anticipate, "…some accidents might meanwhile occur to
destroy him and put an end to my slavery forever"(115). He is in full realization that his
goal of creating a human form has been misjudge and has backfired.
At the same time, the creature is wretched with his own mess. "From that moment
I declared everlasting war against the species, and more all, against him who had formed
me and sent forth to this insupportable misery"(113). He lives a life of isolation that
leaves him friendless, alone, and scared. His predicament has left him to believe that he
rather be dead then continue to live that life he is living.
The creature's inner disorder leads him to start a snowballing effect of destruction.
His conscious goal of ruining the life of Frankenstein is clear. "I will glut the maw of
death until it be satiated with the blood of your remaining friends"(80). Frankenstein has
violated his boundaries in playing creator. His monster, although filled with hate and
revenge, is more human then himself. We sympathize with the situation as a reader.
Frankenstein's selfish invasion of science, and a lack of responsibility for the creature make
him a man of having no conscience, and no morals. His decision to create a life form is
greatly regretted. "I was seized by remorse and