Cruelty In Frankenstein

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Life is only in the possession of an individual, another human can end or change your life, but a life cannot be gained by someone else. It’s the only thing you can call yours that no one else can have. There’s no single life form that can take out of all of mankind with their bare hands. But, what if there was? That “creature” would be the most destructive and feared force on planet Earth. That’s why in Frankenstein, the most monstrous aspect of the creature’s character is that he has the power to annihilate all of mankind without any weapons or assistance. Mary Shelley argues that this negative element of human nature is detrimental in society because the only thing that has been a one constant overtime will be gone, life.

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It’s destructive to let one have such a physical advantage over other people being mentally stable , but being mentally unstable with that, is the worst possible combination. That’s like giving the angriest person you know a gun, having a bunch of terrible events happen to him continuously and then they act upon how they feel. “The creature” was very frustrated with the world after finding out Victor was grossed out by him, then de lacey got scared off by him because the little kids made a huge deal he was there because they could see him, and lastly seeing as everyone hates him for no fair reason, the monster swears revenge on all people, particularly that jerk who created him only to live miserably, ugly, and alone. "I continued for the remainder of the day in my hovel in a state of utter and stupid despair. My protectors had departed and had broken the only link that held me to the world. For the first time the feelings of revenge and hatred filled my bosom, and I did not strive to control them, but allowing myself to be borne away by the stream, I bent my mind towards injury and death.” (Shelley 127) At this point in the book nothing and I mean nothing has gone “the creature’s” way, and understandably he’s frustrated. But, being frustrated doesn’t justify for not wanting to control your actions. Victor has done nothing to upset the “The creature” and yet he wants to take all of his rage out on him. Shelley uses the phrases/words state of utter and stupid despair, broken and revenge. This diction by Shelley implies the monsters insecurities are getting the best of him. This problem can relate to not having a good day at school, coming home, and taking it out on your parents. Your parents did nothing wrong but the world wasn’t treating you well today and they’re the people that have to do deal with you. Taking your anger out on people that didn’t do