Frankenstein

This week in English Literature we read the story Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. Considering that I had only ever seen the Mel Brooks movie prior to this, I was in for quite a surprise. The story in the book was worlds away from any modern interpretation of Frankenstein that I have ever seen referenced in any modern day book or show.

I found myself feeling a lot sorrier for the monster than for Victor. Overall, I found Victor to be very selfish and week. The monster was thrust into a situation that he new nothing about, and then abandoned. He tried to make the best of it, but could find no love or compassion from anyone simply because he looked different. I could see this driving anyone to seek vengeance.