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The monster roared in anger and frustration, while Victor Frankenstein whispered in horror and regret. They were both products of the same genius, but they could not be more different. What is more romantic than a creature that is more human than a human who is a monster? Frankenstein, chapters 15 through 17, specifically display the isolation and loneliness of the creature, a choice that aligns with Romanticism, where the isolation and loneliness play a pivotal role, these elements combine like a soup to serve as a powerful means to convey the profound emotions and inner turmoil of the individual making a good soup. In chapter 15, the monster learns to speak through books and endeavors to connect with the blind De Lacey. However, despite his hopes for acceptance, the creature faces rejection as the family recoils in horror upon discovering him. It is in this context that he reflects, “A considerable period elapsed before I discovered one of the causes of the uneasiness of this amiable family: it was poverty, and they suffered that evil to a very distressing degree” (Shelley, 1993, Ch.15). This quote shows both how he sees the books as truth and shows his desire to connect and shows compassion for the family as he does not want …show more content…

Despite his mission, he rescues a drowning girl, demonstrating compassion over logic—an essential element of Romanticism. This emotional choice contradicts practicality. Similarly, when encountering William, Victor’s brother, the creature’s initial intention to guide him shifts to violence upon discovering their relationship. He exclaims, "Frankenstein! you belong then to my enemy—to him towards whom I have sworn eternal revenge; you shall be my first victim." This emotional response, prevailing over a strategic one, exemplifies the creature’s complex nature and aligns with Romantic ideals that prioritize emotions over

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