Examples Of Abandonment In Frankenstein

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Casualties of Abandonment In Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, the monster is clearly the actual victim. To begin, he didn’t ask to be made this way; in fact, he wishes he were never created. When recounting his story, the monster chastises Frankenstein remarking, “Cursed, cursed creator! Why did I live? Why...did I not extinguish the spark of existence which you had so wantonly bestowed?”(130) The monster wishes he was dead because he’s unnerved by his impulses, and he does not wish to harm anyone. In addition, the monster has a difficult time interacting with others due to his appearance which has isolated him from society. He understands this perceived notion and even questions Frankenstein, asking him “Why did you form a monster so hideous that