Let me just start out by saying that I thoroughly enjoyed last class. I learned a lot about not only why the book was written, but also those involved in the book. I especially loved the quote from Paradise Lost:
"Did I request thee, Maker, from my clay
To mould me Man, did I solicit thee
From darkness to promote me?"
Although this quote is in the beginning of the novel, it sums up the whole novel. It was noted last class that sometimes children nowadays say that to their parents as a joke, but in reality we often wonder for what purpose we were made. Frankenstein had a purpose for making this monster although he abandoned him. Frankenstein created this monster that was supposed to be a friend and companion, but rather the monster was undisciplined and lacked structure as an individual. It baffled me because the monster had feelings; he acted as a human being. All the monster desired was acceptance, much like people in today's society. But because humans are judgmental and firstly see the outward appearance, the monster became revengeful.
After many unfortunate events, Frankenstein actually fears his life. He created something he feared!! The monster seriously messed with his brain making him paranoid about everything. I honestly believe that if Frankenstein had taken the time to appreciate, discipline, and teach the monster he would have acted differently.
I was unsure about what to focus my blog on today because we had finished the reading, but also we were the contextual documents, so I focused on both. I know we are supposed to solely focus on one topic, so please pretend these are two separate.
The document I decided to focus on was the note Paracelsus [on Creation] (1531-1538). I thought it fit quite well because it notes creation and Frankenstein's monster was a creation of Frankenstein. The document discusses that things are created as a way of life, and everything that is created is unique. But just because things are created differently, they all suffer the same. I created the connection that just because Frankenstein was not created by God and did not look like humans, he suffered from rejection just like people in today's society. I also liked how this note states that people must be different or it would make for a boring world.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and this document.
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I agree with you in saying people do judge from the outer appearance, rather than taking the time to get to know the individual's personality. I once used to be this way so I can correlate. Although I was made by God, I always felt somewhat an outsider looking into a world that did not always understand me. I have just learned to accept my uniqueness. I always like to believe that because of the fact that I am different, God loves me more, now whether or not that's true, it's just a nice thought!
ReplyDeleteGirl, I know exactly what you mean! In today's society, the outward appearance is just the first impression whether people realize it or not. I felt bad for the monster of Frankenstein because so many people judged him without getting to know his emotions. I wonder what would have happened if they would have given the monster a chance!? What do you think? Perhaps he would have been everyone's best friend? Or perhaps they would have hated him just as much. This we will never know.
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