Loneliness In Frankenstein

From the very moment he was born, the monster was judged and abandoned based on his looks. The monster in Phillip Pullman's adaption of "Frankenstein" is a complex character that is subjected to various forms of emotional and physical hurt throughout the play. The Monster was affected the most in throughout the play, due to the constant neglect he faced.

One of the most significant ways the monster is hurt in the play is through social isolation and rejection by society. The monster is immediately rejected and abandoned by his creator. He is left to fend for himself and is forced to navigate a world that is hostile and unforgiving. The monster attempts to connect with humans but is met with fear and violence, further separating him from society. The Monster had only felt kindness through one person, Agathe. "A blind girl, the only piece of luck I ever had." (Act 3 Page 42) The monster's isolation is captured in this statement, "How can I be good alone?" (Act 3 Page 44) This sense of loneliness and isolation is one of the most significant sources of hurt for the monster, leading him to seek revenge on all who hurt him. When he finally realized being good wasn't worth it, he became human as he declared, "Evil? Evil - you want evil? - then I shall be evil!" (Act 2

The monster is an 'ugly creator' and he knows it. "I am disgusting to look at, I smell like the grave." (Act 4 Page 50) The monster's appearance makes him a target of fear and disgust, further isolating him from society. "They stoned me and shot at me and set their dogs on me - and even the dogs turned away in disgust." (Act 3 Page 41) The monster's appearance is a representation of the consequences of unchecked scientific curiosity and human ambition, leading to the creation of something that is not accepted by society. The Monster reminds Frankenstein, "I am exactly what you made me, Frankenstein." (Act 3 Page