Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, is the delineation of the stream of consciousness of Victor Frankenstein, which flows through multiple levels of narration in the form of a frame story. The story revolves around a struggle of abandonment of a creature that Frankenstein has selfishly created; we see the results of Victor not taking responsibility for what he has made. However, most readers will see that the story is of a genre not just that of horror or thriller, but it dives into the strong connection that Frankenstein and the creature share, which is their influence and place in society. I think the connection in the story between “father and son” is that of choice and placement; Victor was isolated from the social order of the time by choice, where as the creature was cut off from humanity by “birth”. I am on the side of Frankenstein’s creature personally, even though he was not born in a natural manner, he has been stripped of his rights and liberties with and from society. The creature obviously understands that he has been victimized, unlike Victor’s belief that he is the victim, and only wants to be accepted. With that digression, I believe the connection between the creator and offspring is ultimately that of which is which, and how the creature is a representation of what Frankenstein’s inner workings are in a physical form. http://www.anthropoetics.ucla.edu/ap1301/1301frank2.htm ( I like paragraph to see the creature looking to Victor as his creator/ as well as some of 49)
I am on the side of Frankenstein's Creation as well. I agree that the creature basically displays all of the sub-consciousness of Victor; evil and confused. That is why I agree with the possible research topic of "What is a Monster" because the precieved monster is not the real monster. The provided link is lots of information I didn't even know existed and was nice to see because I will get research ideas from there.
ReplyDeleteMichael Garcia
This is a interesting story, that you pull out so many things to focus on and just talk about but ideally Victor with his selfish ways of ignoring the creature, slowley distructs victors world and everyone around him.
ReplyDeleteYvette Ortiz
I never really thought of how Victor and the creature are alike in that way, or in any way at all. But after you explained it, it makes perfect sense to me and I agree with your point. I am and have also always been on the creature's side, Victor is just too cold hearted.
ReplyDeleteBrandy Wilson
I did not see as much of the connection when I first read the novel in high school. However, when I read it again in our class, I had grown and have a different outlook and it was practically the only thing I was able to see. I don't really know why but I read the story twice for our class; both times I picked up more and more, it is strange, I guess it is because we are always changing (whether it be consciously or subconsciously) about how we feel and comprehend situations represented in the story. Or maybe I am just taking a step towards insanity and am becoming a monster for myself...one can only hope.
ReplyDeleteAlex Stofferan
I can see how the creature's desire to feel accepted by society reflects those of his creator. Victor did choose to alienate himself from society, but that could be from his need to be accepted. Victor may have felt the need to prove himself to the world. He could've felt that sure he was born into privilege and he could ride those coat tails, but really how much greater would it be for him to make his own name in the world? We as readers don't seem to get that from victor himself, but I think we get that from the creature as his foil.
ReplyDeleteCassidy S
I like how you pointed out Victor chosing isolation, and how the monster had isolation chose for him.
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-Cassidy Park
Very interesting perspective, I really liked the direction you went with the societal and personal views. Your last sentence regarding how the monster's physical being is made up from Victor's inner being is a very unique perspective I am inclined to agree with. Excellent blog topic, made me think about the story and its characters in a new way.
ReplyDeleteBrian McNulty
i agree your points are good
ReplyDeleteAppearance was a huge role in this novel. I like how you related Victor's inner thoughts and emotions, and how it reflected the creature outward appearance. Most of this story is the monster trying to gain acceptance into society, but based on his appearance he is shunned.
ReplyDeleteMichael Trammell
i couldnt agree more!
ReplyDeleteAll the monster wants is a companion one might ask the question what if he got what he wanted would the monster still cause chaos?
ReplyDeleteExcellent point, I too agree that the real monster was Dr. Frankenstein and not the creature. I think the victim is the creature because he had no knowledge of human society and prejudices when he approached them, but Dr. Frankenstein knew well that his creature was going to be rejected when he himself ran away from it. I think Frankenstein was a dilussional coward who got what he deserved.
ReplyDeleteGilberto Flores
I couldn't agree more with the fact that the monster was the creation of Victor's subconscious. This was actually a major point in the paper that I chose to write about. I am glad to see that I wasn't the only one who noticed this.
ReplyDeleteGilbert Rangel
Yeah, Victor went and messed up. He abandoned his creation cause it was ugly and then that showed how ugly Victor was as well. He didn't see it, but the audience did. I agree and am also with the creature on this one.
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