Frankenstein Compare And Contrast Essay

The trust that one can express for those around them can show how a person truly is. The tale of Frankenstein is one which many people know differently. In the original Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, Victor Frankenstein becomes obsessed with creating new life and immediately becomes horrified and regrets it afterwards. In the novel there are many point of view changes that allow for viewing of different character’s opinions on different things, including the monster’s. You may see Victor describe the monster’s grin as horrid and devilish, while the monster describes his own smile as excited. These different views show how in depth each character’s thought process is, and inversely to this, how innocent they are. Simple minded characters, such

Victor frequently doesn’t consider the monster, and only thinks of self-benefit. In fact, Victor’s purpose in creating the monster was self-benefit: to have a race that considers him their god. This plan doesn’t work out for obvious reasons, and the monster runs. When Victor encounters the monster again, it is an unexpected encounter on Mount Blanc. Victor assumes the monster killed his son though no real proof existed at the time. Victor sees the monster, and “A mist came over (his) eyes, and (he) felt a faintness seize (him)”(80). This is Victor's reaction to simply seeing the monster. He feels as if he needs to get revenge against the monster who could be innocent. Victor says later “I trembled with rage and horror, resolving to wait his approach and then close with him in mortal combat”(80). He is willing to die if it gets this possibly innocent creature off of the earth. This is an evil and selfish thing of him to do, simply to get out the rage of losing two of his family members. Actions like this are what cause the monster to want to continue ruining Victor. The monster asks for a compromise; a bride so that he has someone who he can befriend. Victor agrees to this only out of self defense, and not out of goodness. After realising he is being spied on by the monster, he destroys the bride. Victor said “I thought with a sensation of madness on my promise of creating another like to him, and trembling with passion, tore

When we peek into the mind of the monster, we see how innocent he actually is. The monster can be compared to a sad, alone puppy. Dogs, in general, grow and learn about the world from those around them. They start out innocent and are basically taught through actions that others do. The phrase, ‘There are no bad dogs, only bad owners.’ applies here. Victor -- as well as the rest of the world -- teach the monster about life, and they present the world as a hostile place. The monster meets a family, and feels bad for them and decides to help them. Right away, the monster is showing sympathy. While the DeLaceys don’t know who is getting wood for them, they do leave out clothing and books for whoever it is. Through the books he learns more about the good and bad of the world. When he finally enters their cottage and speaks to the blind old man, he is quickly interrupted by the old man’s son who attacks him with a stick. The monster’s response is one that shows his innocence. “I could have torn him limb from limb… But my heart sank within me as with bitter sickness, and I refrained… Overcome by pain and anguish, I quitted the cottage and in the general tumult escaped unperceived to my hovel”(115). The monster is shown avoiding violence. He is shown being kind, and as a result doesn’t mean to harm, only to