Examples Of Allegory In Frankenstein

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“Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley is a novel with an allegory in some ways. It has a deep message that can touch your heart and make you feel compassion towards certain characters in the novel. “Frankenstein” has many different perspectives in the novel, one from victor, the monster and robert walton. One of the main themes the novel contains is that no one is born evil or a monster and it is created in society.

The first event that happens for a newborn is a connection with its creator, just like for animals however Victor did not take responsibility in teaching the monster but instead let the “monster” teach himself ways which could not be expected to turn out good. Victor could not get around the idea of his monster and how he looked because Victor tried to make him the best looking creature but ended up turning hideous. However the feeling Victor Frankenstein and the Monster occur is the exact same. The feelings both of them endured were loneliness and facing the world. The monster tried desperately to fit into the world and try to find someone who could love him. Along with Victor if he had been loved and knew how to love he would have known not to create a creature and not be in charge and take responsibility for him like a mother would for her child. …show more content…

The “monster” finally becomes an unstoppable murder to gain revenge for Victor abandoning him and starts to kill Victor's family and friends. The Monster tried to fit in but the cruel society and world but was left all alone to defend himself. All he wanted was to fit in and feel loved however was continuously denied this because of his image. The creature was not born a monster but however transformed into one after was rejected by Victor, the villagers, and the delaceys whenever he tried to fit in. The Monster was born into this world looking for love but instead he met