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Nature Of Alienation In Frankenstein

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Throughout the timeless tale Frankenstein, by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, the Creatures choice of brutality instead of kindness comes as a result of others alienation towards him. As the Creature begins to tell his side of the story he remarks, “I discovered also another means through which I could assist their labors,” showing his heart was indeed admirable; he continues, “I often took his tools… and brought home firing sufficient for the consumption of several days.” (Shelley 79). Before encountering the cruelty of others, his heart is in the right place. He stands as a protector and an unknown friend to the people of the cabin. However, as the story continues and others drive him out due to his appearance he states, “I could have torn him
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