I. Introduction
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.
II. The "monsters" initial character
A. Initial reaction to the world
-descriptions of nature
-how beautiful everything is and how sweet the sounds are *quote B. Saving the little girl
-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.
III. Shallow nature of society
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
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.
IV. Victor Frankenstein
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.
V. Injustice -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.
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.
II. The "monsters" initial character
A. Initial reaction to the world
-descriptions of nature
-how beautiful everything is and how sweet the sounds are *quote
B. Saving the little girl
-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.
III. Shallow nature of society
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
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.
IV. Victor Frankenstein
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.
V. Injustice
-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.
VI. Conclusion