Frankenstein

When reading Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, I realized a few things. First is that the monster was always portrayed as the bad guy, and known as Frankenstein, but in reality, isn’t called by that name. Also, the so-called “monster” had feelings just as humans do, but was always neglected and treated differently. I think this showed how you can never judge a book by its cover. Getting to know the person personally is very important towards knowing their character. As humans, we always assume everyone that’s different than us physically can't have human traits and emotions. 

As soon as it was created, Frankenstein judged the monster based solely on their appearance. Before getting to know his own creation, the assumption was already that they were a monster. Just because it was ugly, doesn’t mean it’s incapable of normal human functions. The way the monster is treated will affect how they act and view themselves. There will be negatives to their character and personality due to this. The creator is like a role model and figure to look up to and aspire to be like. When he tells the monster these bad things and how he isn’t normal, the monster now can’t even dream of being like him. 

The monster has to teach himself everything. He has to learn how to act in the real world and be responsible for all his actions. The way he was treated was unfair to him and will have long-lasting effects.