The creature’s life story takes an additional turn when an Arabian woman visits the De Laceys. Felix teaches the her their language and additionally, the monster acquires language. Then, as Felix reads aloud from 'Ruins of Empires', the monster’s natural innocence is displayed through the manner he turns away with 'disgust' at the actions of 'bloodshed' described in the book. (Shelley 132.) He starts to grow in what he understands of society and his question, 'What was I?' shows an increasing awareness of his difference from others. The welcoming of Safie highlights the feeling of rejection the monster has experienced so far from all men. Since the monster has now learned to read, he is able to understand the papers he has in his pocket. The papers turn out to be Victor's laboratory notes and they tell of his 'accursed origin'. It has become obvious that Victor detested his creation and rejected the monster completely. This passage strongly shows the raw emotions the monster feels—causing us to pity him further. …show more content…
The greatest fault of Satan is his pride. He thinks of himself as a victim who was overlooked for a major promotion. He is “mixed with obdurate pride and steadfast hate.” (Milton I 58.) Satan’s sureness in believing he could ever be able to overthrow God shows incredible vanity and pride. When Satan describes his agony and isolation as he reaches Earth in Book IV, Milton may cause us to feel slightly sympathetic towards Satan, or possibly even identify with him as we may for Victor or his monster in Frankenstein. Satan continuously devotes himself to evil and to the goal of upsetting God. Every speech Satan gives is deceitful and all stories he tells are lies. Satan’s overall goal is to “waste his [God’s] whole creation,” (Milton II 365.) and no matter where he is, “within him Hell /He brings.” (Milton IV