In this gothic tale, Shelley uses the characterizations of the Creature and Victor to express how too much knowledge can have negative consequences. ... The Creature directly states why he is hateful: "I sickened as I read. 'Hateful day when I received life!' I exclaimed in agony. ... Satan had his companions, fellow-devils, to admire and encourage him; but I am solitary and abhorred" (Shelley 111). ...

• Word Count: 927
• Approx Pages: 4
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• Grade Level: High School