In Mary Shelley’s work, Frankenstein, it is apparent how the concept of rejection is used. She shows the different layers and their impact on both the rejected and the rejector. Rejection is the act of dismissing or refusing a proposal, idea, etc. This can happen personally or societally. Rejection often includes treatment of exclusion, neglect, or denial of validation. The first example of rejection is Victor’s rejection of his own creation. After Victor succeeded in bringing the monster to life, he was immediately scared and repulsed by its appearance. Despite being its creator, he refuses to acknowledge his responsibility to nurture and guide this new soul. This neglect sets a chain of events into motion. The creature, deprived of love and …show more content…
Despite his attempts of interegrating himself into society and seeking companionship elsewhere, the monster was rejected and shunned at every turn. When he first encountered humans, they were fearful and hostile towards the monster. Even when he tried befriending some townspeople, they eventually reacted with terror upon seeing his appearance. This never-ending rejection reinforces the monster’s sense of isolation and fuels his anger towards society even more. To try and alleviate this loneliness, the monster demands Victor to create him a potential mate. Victor tries to help in order to lift his own guilt, but as soon as the new soul is created, Victor kills it. This is the final straw for the monster since it keeps his place from being abandoned in society. All of these examples relate to real world situations. Rejection can deeply impact an individual's self-esteem and mental well-being. Any personal rejection can truly hurt oneself. For example, both social and romantic rejection can lead to feelings of heartbreak and depression. They can start to question their own worth and belongingness within society. Experiences like this can have long-lasting effects on an individual's