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Interpreting The Differences In Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

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The author's purpose of this passage is to underline the differences in interaction with others and natures of the creature and of Adam because of their contrasting creators. Shelley is not focusing on Frankenstein in this passage and has no religious lesson to teach. The creature is jealous of Adam and all people that can love and communicate with each other, he doesn’t necessarily hate them. He just envies them. The author juxtaposes Adam and the creature to highlight their difference in conception, ability to interact with others, and natures. The creature uses Adam to compare himself to him and note his own likeness to Satan, perverted birth, and lack of intimate interaction. The creature did not actually exalt God, and his argument has
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