Frankenstein, the Monster, and the Movies Frankenstein's monster has been portrayed over 50 times in as many films. The most memorable of the monsters is Boris Karloff, who was the first to bring the monster to life in the talkies, or talking films. ... The De Niro monster is a smaller monster; his movements are smoother and more man-like. ... The monster in this film is silent. ... De Niro's monster is a classic because he is the first to give the monster humanistic, manlike characteristics and the first to give the monster a voice....

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He acts in this manner because he knows no other way and Victor does not teach the monster, he leaves the monster and expects his creation to know how he should act. The monster cannot befriend anyone in society, except a blind man because he does not run in fear when he sees the monsters grotesque features. ... The monster grows in hatred towards humans throughout the novel because Victor abandons his creation and shows the monster isolation. Victor does nothing to help the monster, he leaves him to learn on his own, but no one in society will accept him, leaving the monster to be lost. ... I...

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Frankenstein's monster is a fictional character that created by Mary Shelley in her novel Frankenstein published in 1818. ... And, the monster, the creature and the abandoned by Victor Frankenstein. ... This namelessness not only depicts the monster's status to Victor and the monster himself in the novel but also extends a misunderstanding of whom the real Frankenstein is from the readers. The namelessness of the monster may be first result of Victor's horror to the creature he made.... The monster has no a particular identity but he does is the protagonist of Frankenstein. ...

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To many, the term "monster" conjures images of gruesome or mutated creatures. ... It is his fault his family was harmed because he made the monster. ... Victor believes that his monster will be impeccable and all knowing. ... The monster has not removed himself from his environment. ... The monster threatens Victor with these words, and Victor construes it as the monster will kill him on his wedding night. ...

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Shelley's Monster In the novel Frankenstein by Mary Shelley a creature is created that is seen a monster. But who is the real monster? ... The creature, however, is not really a monster. ... The second monster in the novel is, in fact, the society. ... As stated, the last monster is Frankenstein, the creator of the first monster. ...

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Victor calls his creation "the monster", but I believe he is the real monster for creating him. ... The monster also suffers loneliness and emptiness after being rejected at the prospect of love. ... When the monster begs Victor to do this for him, Victor promises he will make it happen. Victor fails at his promise, leaving the monster exasperated and hurt once again. ... Every person that came in contact with the monster shuttered at the appearance of him. ...

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His own "God" was disgraced by his appearance and was frightened at the mere sight of this monster. ... As a result of the harsh treatment he faced, the monster soon turned from good to bad. The monster, was feeling quite alone in the world because he realized that he was the only one monster like himself in existence. ... The monster explained to Frankenstein that had no friends and was lonely. ... At times, the forces of society can all make us monsters. ...

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His strong hatred towards his creations is what makes Victor Frankenstein the real monster in the story. ... Victor Frankenstein's cowardice actions are what first truly reveal the monster inside him. ... This is an action which is only performed by a true monster. Victor's lack of good judgment is the final characteristic of the monster inside of him. ... Frankenstein as being that monster in the story. ...

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Another way the monster is more human than Dr. ... After causing the monster so much pain, Frankenstein refuses to grant the one request the monster makes. ... However, after Frankenstein refuses to create a bride for the monster, the monster kills Frankenstein's wife, Elizabeth. ... If he would have realized earlier how much pain he caused the monster, he would let the monster have peace. ... The monster then boards a ship. ...

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The monster merely sought to live as the rest of humanity did. ... The monster journeys all over the world to hide from society. ... As the captain listens to the monster's story he begins to understand the monster's plight. He accepts the monster as a reluctant, yet devoted servant to his master. ... When the monster read Plutarch's Lives the monster learned about models of human conduct; the monster states, "Plutarch taught me high thoughts; he elevated me above the wretched sphere of my own reflections, to admire and love the heroes of past ages". ...

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The original novel presents a human monster whose innate goodness is more believable. Furthermore, the monster in the novel inspired more sympathy whereas the monster in the movie inspires fear. The monster seems more human in the novel than in the movie. ... For these reasons, the monster in the book seemed more human. ... Still, the monster in the movie was pictured more like the antagonist. ...

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The monster's "(60). ... The creature is very deformed and looks like a wretch of a monster. The monster had an enormous structure, which can be easily compared to modern ideas of monsters" appearance. ... Mary Shelly's "creature" proves to be the true monster of Frankenstein. The monster is grossly deformed, revengeful, and a merciless murderer. ...

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This shows that he creates the monster out of corpses, just as God creates Satan. ... Victor rejects the monster, similar to God's disgust with Satan's pride. ... The monster relates to Satan, Adam, and Eve. ... Resembling the monster, hence he wants a companion, Eve. Moreover, the monster is much more like Satan, then he is like Adam. ...

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At closer range, he recognizes clearly the grotesque shape of the monster. ... Inside the cave, the monster begins to narrate the events of his life. ... Having explained to Victor the circumstances behind William's murder and Justine's conviction, the monster implores Victor to create another monster to accompany him and be his mate. ... The monster becomes enraged at Victor for breaking his promise. ... It does not take long for the monster to follow through with his vow he murders Victor's good friend Henry and the way the monster plants everything the evidence points to F...

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Neither Victor nor the Monster are evil. The real monster is isolation. ... The most important motif however, is the Monster never receiving a name. The lack of the Monster having a name is very significant to the story line. ... In return, the Monster punishes Victor by destroying his family. ...

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The monster at this time learns of emotion and compassion. ... By creating the female one, Victor is attempting to make a new family for the monster, but near the completion of the female monster, Victor decides to destroy it. ... A lot of little monsters with superhuman powers running around. ... Although this message doesn't actually get into Victor's mind, he decides to create the female monster just to be rid of the male monster. ... He searches and attempts all possible ways to kill the Monster, but of course the Monster which he created is too powerful for him. ...

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Frankenstein's need of recognition is what drives the madness that occurs after his creation of the monster. ... Frankenstein knows how badly the monster wants a companion, and agrees to grant him his wish. ... The monster demonstrates through his curiosity the want to learn, another human quality he posses. ... The monster has never had someone to love, or has had anyone love him. ... The monster gets fed up and shouts, " 'Cursed, cursed creator! ...

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Frankenstein goes too far and creates a "monster", which he immediately rejects. ... By doing so, it adds to the monster's hatred for humans. ... The monster is then forced to hate people. The monster's sadness causes him to destroy Frankenstein's life. ... He didn't succeed in killing the monster but the monster succeeds in killing almost everyone that Frankenstein cares about. ...

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Victor takes his notes and creates the monster. ... Victor follows the monster to the North Pole to kill him where they both perish. ... The people were not pleased and they run out the monster. While out and about the monster stumbles across Frankenstein's wife and the monster teaches her to sing some opera. In the end Frankenstein gives some of his brain so the monster can think properly. ...

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Through these chapters, the Monster learns many things. ... When the first few chapters open up, we see the Monster just arriving to the cottage. ... All the Monster knew was their quaint happiness and sometimes-melancholy states. ... Unfortunately the Monster had thought wrong and the real world set in. ... You can't really blame the Monster, society, or Frankenstein. ...

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In the novel, Victor Frankenstein is at fault for creating the monster; however, the monster is not justified for his murderous acts. ... This showed that monster was influenced by humans, which made the monster become a horrible creature. ... Because of that, the monster chose to get revenge and began being violent. ... He wanted to be known as the monster creator and have all the power. ... He knew he went too far by creating the monster. ...

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Because everyone is horrified by the monster, he has to learn from a distance. ... From this, he gets frustrated and bitterly upset, which causes the monster to later break out. ... [] 'Let me go,' he cried; 'Monster! ... You wish to eat me, and tear me to pieces-you are an ogre,' 'Hideous monster! ... Even at his birth, the monster was unwanted. ...

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Only difference, one man, the other monster. ... Right after the monster came to life the differences between them began. ... On the other hand the monster seemed happy to see his creator. ... (Shelley 35), showed the monster acknowledgement of his creator. ... The monster looked at Frankenstein as a "slave". ...

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In 1817, during the Gothic period, Marry Shelley writes the novel Frankenstein. In this work, she emphasizes the cruelty and the negligence of humans, using as an example the story of Victor Frankenstein, and his nameless creation. A creature that lacks the soul, the brain, and the knowledge that hi...

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Even thought of this, the monster states, "I ought to be they Adam; but I am rather the fallen angel.... He realizes too late that the monster has made his own life tough to live by making it a nightmare for him because he casted the monster out of his home and the monster wants revenge for this happening. The monster shows his want for revenge by stating "Cursed, cursed creator! ... His God complex that he shows by creating this monster comes back to haunt him with regret of this action. ... His miserable life after the development of the monster came to an end after telling the sto...

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