Monstrosity In Frankenstein

While research analysts pursue medication for harmful diseases, such as the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Tuberculosis, a neglected disease continues to plague millions of individuals: monstrosity. For example, in the United States, political action committees, commonly known as Super PACs, raise unlimited contributions from corporations, labor unions, and billionaires to influence political candidates, namely Hillary Clinton and Ted Cruz. In effect, these “donations” negate preferences and demands proposed by the middle and lower class. Monsanto, an agrochemical corporation, sends private investigators to infiltrate community meetings and intimidate local farmers. These companies hope to ruthlessly protect their patents and ultimately

One notable example is the Monster. The Monster is Victor Frankenstein’s experiment and was assembled from exotic chemicals and ancient human body parts. Although he attempts to conform to society and exhibit chivalrous manners, these actions shortly change with his visit to De Lacey’s cottage, where Agatha, Safie, and Felix violently attack him. The Monster flees and shouts, “Cursed, cursed creator! Why did I live? Why, in that instant, did I not extinguish the spark of existence which you had so wantonly bestowed? I could with pleasure have destroyed the cottage and its inhabitants and have glutted myself with their shrieks and misery” (Shelley 162). The resulting anguish, mixed with uncontrollable feelings of resentment and retribution, created a hell within him. In this moment, the Monster finally is crushed by the weight of his abandoned and unsympathized life. He wants to destroy the cottage and watch the world burn. In a sense, the Monster’s irrationality is comparable to a child who receives no love or guidance. Both figures are miserable and confused, realizing the barbarity of

He says, “Nature decayed around me, and the sun became heatless; rain and snow poured around me; mighty rivers were frozen; the surface of the earth was hard and chill, and bare, and I found no shelter. Oh, earth! How often did I imprecate curses on the cause of my being!” (Shelley 167). Shelley incorporated this quote to symbolize the feelings the Monster is experiencing. However, the description also represents the change in the mildness of his nature. He begins life as an innocent creature and ultimately becomes hostile and belligerent. In fact, the Monster eventually admits that Satan is a more applicable symbol of his existence. He says, “Many times I considered Satan as the fitter emblem of my condition, for often, like him, when I viewed the bliss of my protectors, the bitter gall of envy rose within me” (Shelley 154). Once again, Shelley is emphasizing the consequences of terror and corruption. However, in the end, humanity ignored these messages. For instance, in 1933, Adolf Hitler became Chancellor of Germany, emphasizing the need to exterminate all Jewish adherers, Jehovah’s Witnesses, and homosexuals. Joseph Stalin managed to sentence thirty-five million people in fear of retaliation and anarchy. These leaders were monsters, influenced by the same factors the Monster experienced in Frankenstein: loneliness and