Jennifer+FO

Thesis: The monster in the novel is not the monster created by Victor Frankenstein, but Victor Frankenstein himself. In Frankenstein, the shallow and cruel nature of humans are exposed.
 * I. Introduction**

A. Initial reaction to the world -descriptions of nature -how beautiful everything is and how sweet the sounds are *quote -**his instinct to help others *quote C. Helping the deLacy's with food and fire in the midst of their dire situation -initially he took food from them, but after realized it was hurting them he started to help them out //Analysis: He was initially kind in nature. He was this way because he had not yet been exposed to the cruelties of mankind.//
 * II. The "monsters" initial character**
 * B. Saving the little girl

A. HUMANS ARE SUPERFICIAL! 1. Victor's Reaction -his intention was for his creation to be beautiful *quote -result: he was disgusted by his creation's appearance *quote //-Victor's disgusted reaction is based solely on physical appearance// 2. Society's reaction upon seeing the monster -Saved the little girl, but the man shoots him *quote -Helped the deLacy's for months, but they hurt and kick him out on sight *quote 3. Blind deLacy is kind to him-but he is blind *quote //-supports the notion that humans are inherently superficial//
 * III. Shallow nature of society**

B. Supporting evidence from other literary works/history- More research //reason as to why he turned out the way he did.// //Society, including his creator Victor Frankenstein, is what changed the monster. He simply wanted to be loved.//

1. Assumes no responsibility for his creation -leaves his creation -hopes the monster died in the epidemic 2. Everyone he loves dies-yet he only blames the monster. -turns into the monster as he seeks revenge 3. True antagonist? Why and how he is to blame.
 * IV. Victor Frankenstein**

//-Innocent before proven guilty? No.// A. Society conforms and comes to conclusions with no reasoning or evidence of their conclusions 1. Justine-executed for the murder of William, Victor's brother -Everyone just assumed she was guilty. 2. Victor- accused of murdering his best friend, Henry Clervl -Reasoning behind the accusation was not rational -Simply because he is new in town? 3. Society as antagonist.
 * V. Injustice**


 * VI. Conclusion**