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  • Yash Nair posted an update in the group Group logo of Frankenstein - original [advanced]Frankenstein – original [advanced] 10 years, 1 month ago

    When I finished Frankenstein, I was a bit stunned at the ending. Do you think that Frankenstein’s Monster was justified in killing all those people? I mean, the whole story is kind of biased, as it is all told through Victor Frankenstein’s Eyes, which made him probably exaggerate the murders committed by his nemesis. Walton was also influenced by Frankenstein’s view. But when The Monster/Daemon recounted his story, it really brings things to perspective, doesn’t it?

    If you reply below, keep in mind how Frankenstein’s Daemon felt after being confronted by Walton. Also keep in mind that The Daemon/Monster was constantly rejected by humanity, even his own creator, and he is barely able to supress his own emotions, like human toddlers, although unlike human toddlers his emotions are a lot more destructive, and, due to his physical size he is able to inflict a lot more damage than toddlers.

    • I agree that the book is biased, because the author makes Frankenstein seem like a weak man with slight mental disabilities. Shelley shows that Frankenstein fears for his life (which is also a politer way of saying SELFISH), but overall, I don’t like him much. He speaks for himself and himself only, not appearing to care for the Monster’s feelings.
      The Monster’s end was strangely pitiful, as he views himself as terrible as the world views him. And true, the Monster’s perspective give us a good view and we start seeing how Frankenstein’s motives are starting to become selfish.
      I took the Frankenstein quiz, and it turned out I was the Monster. I can relate to the Monster about how it feels about being alone, and being looked down upon.

      • Well, wouldn’t YOU also be scared of your own life? Self-Preservation is a major part of us humans.

        • “We Slytherins are brave, yes, but not stupid. When given the chance, we would rather save our necks than face the challenge given to us.” – Phineas Nigullus Black
          It is true, everyone would run away. But the portraying of Victor sort of disappointed me… Not because he was afraid for his own life, but because he kept everything bottled up inside of him and later whined about how nobody could share his pain/agony.