Thursday, September 10, 2009

Frankenstein pgs 3-90

When I first thought about this book, I tried to envision what it would be like. My first thought was actually that about Halloween and how everyone dresses up like Frankenstein. Did it derive from the monster made by Frankenstein in the book? I kept this in mind as I read. Maybe one of you girls know the answer? It would be intriguing if that were so. Because Frankenstein during Halloween does indeed have scars-- we shall see. Moving on, the first thing I noticed was the language that Shelley uses for her book. I like it very much because her vocabulary is simple yet she uses adjectives that brighten up the story.
I am going to focus on chapter V because it intrigued me the most.
The quote that stuck on to me the most was the following :
"For this I had deprived myself of rest and health. I had desired it with an ardour that far exceeded moderation; but now that I had finished, the beauty of the dream vanished, and breathless horror and disgust filled my heart."


Was it worth creating such a monster despite your loneliness? I found it interesting that he shifted emotions so quickly. So many times because of today's society, our human nature is always wanting and never patient for things to happen on their own. Although Frankenstein's monster was hideous and evil, I felt bad for it because his creator did not accept him. Frankenstein put much effort, time, and health into making this creation, yet he left him. I know that Frankenstein did feel some type of emotion towards him because Frankenstein became sick after his monster had left. He worried very much about the monster but not enough to save him. We shall see what happens. I liked how the monster had a mind of his own and he also had emotions. He was a real being. He was loving at first, but it was mankind that did not accept him that made him bitter. Just like Frankenstein was lonely, his monster became lonely because no one resembled him whatsoever. Frankenstein created a being although not physically like himself, the monster was emotionally and mentally similar to his own. I am excited to see what is to come.
Questions for you guys:
1. What do you think is to come?
2. Do you think the monster and Frankenstein are similar?
3. Do you feel any sympathy for Frankenstein? the monster?

This book is interesting. I like it so far, but it is an odd book.
Let me know your thoughts!

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