Frankenstein’s Creature

1. Frankenstein’s Creature Katy Broussard Blair Dixon Alexis Hilliard Manuel Gutierrez Braxton Kelly

2. Choose a character from the novel Frankenstein whose actions can be considered evil, and explain how the other factors in the novel cause the reader to sympathize with the character. Literal Meaning of Prompt

3. The Creature suffers through solitude, harsh judgment, and loneliness. These experiences cause the Creature to seek revenge and develops a hatred of the human race, which lead to the deaths of Frankenstein’s family and friends at the Creature’s hands. How the Prompt Relates to the Novel

4. “’You, my creator, would tear me to pieces, and triumph; remember that, and tell me why I should pity man more than he pities me?’” (104). The Creature expresses his true feelings over humans and their cruelty. He questions why he should be amicable towards them when they don’t return the sentiment. Example from Text

5. “’I have endured incalculable fatigue, and cold, and hunger; do you dare destroy my hopes?’” (122). The Creature is angry and exasperated because he has kept up his end of the bargain just to see Frankenstein destroy his future wife. Example from Text

6. In the novel Frankenstein, the destructive Creature is subtlelyportrayed as evil, merciless, and destructive, but the reader, observing the Creature’s point of view, believes he deserves the sympathy and respect given to any other person. Thesis

7. Frankenstein kills Elizabeth. This vile action shows the reader that the Creature is evil. Significant Moment

8. The Creature stands over the body of Victor and expresses remorse for ruining the man. This reveals a more redeemable side to the Creature, and raises sympathy within the reader. Significant Moment

9. Three literary devices prominent in Frankenstein were first person point of view, diction, and dynamic character. Literary Devices

10. Throughout the novel, the story is told through several points of view. All of these points of view are told from first person. Using this type of point of view shows the reader more of the character’s reasoning and opinions, and cause the reader to be more sympathetic to the character. First Person Point of View

11. Elevated diction is used when the Creature speaks. This creates a contrast between the Creature’s ugly, rough appearance and his intelligent mind. Diction

12. The Creature is a dynamic character in the novel. He is born as innocent and ignorant, and as the novel progresses, he becomes vengeful and evil. He has reasons for his characteristics, and possesses multiple levels of personality. Dynamic Character