During World War II, Hitler rounded up people who were not part of the Aryan Race and sent them to concentration camps; in those camps, some of those people served as test subjects for medical experimentation. These experiments separate into three categories. The first type were “experiments aimed at facilitating the survival of Axis military personnel,” (Museum). Next, the “experimentation aimed at developing and testing pharmaceuticals and treatment methods for injuries and illnesses which German military and occupation personnel encountered in the field” (Museum). Finally, the “[experimentations] sought to advance the racial and ideological tenets of the Nazi worldview” (Museum). In the novel Night by Elie Wiesel, Dr. Mengele conducted at least two of the selections that Elie had to watch and go through, but it is different because in Night, Elie Wiesel was not aware of the experiments and only saw Dr. Mengele during the selections. Dr. Mengele and other SS doctors received the power to test various medical experiments on Jews, Gypsies, war prisoners, the unwanted, and others that Hitler sent to concentration camps. Some were done for science and others were just to satisfy the doctor's interests.
...n should be able to look past the creature’s differences and love him because he is the creature’s father, but he is too vain and rooted in the societal construct of beauty to fulfill his responsibilities. De Lacey is the only person who is blind to society’s expectations, but his son is not and violently removes the creature from his house. If the society is firmly structured around true acceptance, the creature would not have to wear the labels of an outcast, a monster, or a murderer. Society’s constant rejection drives the creature to the tipping point, which would not have to exist if he is given a chance to prove his worthiness.
In turn, the De Lacy family hold power, unbeknownst to them, over the creature, so much so that he commits himself to living in what is little more than a wooden box for a year. The creature’,s hopes for the future lie entirely on this family, and power of this nature is perhaps the strongest type of power anybody could exert over another being. This is due to the fact that the one who is controlled, ie, the creature, does not realize this and so will never attempt to free themselves from the hierarchy they find themselves in.
He is met with harsh treatments from the villagers he encounters. He explains, “One of the best of these I entered; but I had hardly placed my foot within the door, before the children shrieked, and one of the women fainted. The whole village was roused; some fled, some attacked me, until, grievously bruised by stones and many other kinds of missile weapons” (73). He is treated with horror from all whom he faces. Eventually, he takes refuge in a hovel and encounters a peasant family that he watches over. He expresses gentleness about the family and the friendship he formed in his mind with the De Lacy family. Notably, it is the interactions with the cottagers that the creature develops his own sense of morality and
...d longs for her elder sister and mother. Frances is a good person – at heart – and is always looking out for her younger sister. Moreover, even though she has different views that her father and will always do the opposite of what is expected of her, it is seen that this insecurity is caused by James indeed. Frances feels that in order to gain security in her life, she must perform these actions. She feels compelled to live her life the way she does. Frances’s naughty and mischievous behaviour can be viewed as a weakness she possesses, and she longs to correct these weaknesses by her actions. She is not a role model by any means, but she is by no means the Devil’s advocate. A sincere heart – compelled by circumstances – does its best to make the situation turn out for the better than the worse, and Frances, through her love for her mother, inevitably does just that.
...protector of youth and of innocence. He explains his vision to his little sister, Phoebe, a person he has treasured since Allie died. He wants to take this role of catcher so he can fulfill his goal of helping the youth maintain their innocence and be protected from the ugliness that is a part of life.
Soon after, the Monster discovers the De Lacey family and starts to learn the language, emotions, and many other human traits. For example, when the Monster watches Mr. De Lacey comforting Agatha by hugging, playing the guitar, and telling stories, the creature expresses his feeling as a mixture of pain and pleasure such as he never experienced before. He also learns that the family is poor, and instantly quits stealing food from them. So the Monster starts to have an ability to think reasonably and sympathize with people.
The Creature becomes fond of this “adopted” family. Before he makes himself conspicuous to the elder De Lacey, he waits for Felix, Agatha, and Safie to leave their home. The monster nervously enters the cottage and begins to speak to the old man. For once, a human is humbled at his presence because the old man is blind and cannot see Creature’s physical attributes: “I am blind and cannot judge your countenance, but there is something in your words which persuade me that you are sincere.” (135). Conversations between the monster and the father go smoothly until the other family members returns. They talk about meaning in friendship and the Creatures circumstances that he is prejudiced with everyone he meets expect the old man. When the party returns, Felix beats the monster as he “dashed [him] to the ground and struck [him] violently with a stick”; however, the creature offers no confrontation with them and leaves the cabin to return to his hovel (136). Through the distortion, the blind is able to see the true identity of the Creature as worthwhile being who begs to live a life without loneliness whereas the others only see his physical appearance first. Since the other family members can see, they react in the same way as a normal human would towards the Creature, with fear and
The poor peddler John Durbeyfield is stunned to learn that he is the descendent of an ancient noble family, the d'Urbervilles. He and his wife decide to send their oldest daughter, Tess, to the d'Urberville mansion, where they hope Mrs. d'Urberville will make her fortune. In reality, Mrs. d'Urberville is no relation to Tess at all; her husband, the merchant Simon Stokes, simply changed his name to d'Urberville after he retired. But Tess does not know this, and when the lascivious Alec d'Urberville, Mrs. d'Uberville's son, procures her a job tending fowls on the d'Urberville estate, Tess has no choice but to accept.
The way Victor explains his parents' relationship to Walton, also portrays a very passive, nourishing, mother who is incapable of taking care of herself so that Victor's father "came as a protecting spirit to the poor girl, who committed herself to his care." The relationship between his parents also points out the passiveness and dependence of women.
peacefully communicate with the De Lacey family but ends up being insulted as well. As the
The Creature learns to read, speak, and write while living in the hovel attached to the De Lacey home. After many months, he decides it is time to meet M. De Lacey and try to form a relationship with him. The conversation is going well until Felix, Safie, and Agatha return home and quickly fled, but not before Felix attacked the Creature with a stick. The Creature realizes he could easily tear Felix apart, but refrains and is saddened by the thought that the De Lacey’s would not accept him. Through his grief, the Creature becomes enraged and begins his descent from benevolence.
Although the cottagers were unaware of his presence, he took it upon himself to collect wood for their fire, clear snow paths, and other various helpful acts which show his growing concern for their wellbeing and learns there is some good among the bad. As time passed, the Creature grew more frustrated with his lack of companionship when he questions, “But where were my friends and relations? No father had watched my infant days, no mother had blessed me with smiles and caresses...What was I?” (120) He had grown to admire the cottagers, but when they began to add more love and happiness into their lives, the Creature learns that he will never obtain what they have. This positive situation turned into malignant comparison that generated negative, intrusive thoughts and once again amplified his hatred towards the abandoning Victor. In attempt to relieve his loneliness and associate with the cottagers, he decides to talk to De Lacey, the blind old man and as a result was attacked by his family, he claims, “I could have torn him limb from limb, as the lion rends the antelope. But my heart sunk within me as with bitter sickness, and I refrained”
Jane spends her first 10 years of her life at Gateshead Hall, a lavish mansion. She lived with her Aunt, Mrs Reed, and three cousins, Eliza, Georgina and John. During her time in the mansion she wouldn't dare argue with the mistress, and fulfilled every duty. Jane is deprived of love, joy and acceptance. She is very much unwanted and isolated.
Jane Bennet is the eldest daughter in the Bennet family at 23 years old and is deemed the most beautiful of all the daughters and of all the ladies of Hertfordshire. She is amiable, and her “sweetness and disinterestedness are really angelic” (132). She never wishes to think shamefully of anyone as long as she can help it. Her modesty is strong enough that those who do not know her may believe her to be reserved. Elizabeth and Jane have opposing dispositions yet their relationship is vital as they balance each other out. Jane brings out the benevolent qualities of others for Elizabeth while Elizabeth keeps Jane weary of ill-intent.