In the book i think the creature was more akin to a fallen hero or villain with a tragic past. He started out as an empathetic and well meaning creature but by the end he became a "monster". willing to make Victor suffer
@kaneanderson8626 Жыл бұрын
What I always found interesting is the level of gaslighting that the creature uses on Victor and how he uses his origin to justify his actions, much like a bully who excuses that "I was bullied so it's ok when I do it". I'd say that the books creature starts off with sympathy but by the end of the story, he is no better than Victor, in fact, he's probably worse because to my knowledge, Victor never killed anyone. In contrast to the 1931 movie, the creature is undeniably the victim is this whole affair and when he accidentally kills the little girl, I was sad because I knew that it was all over for him and he had to fight to survive. I love this story so much that any film that strays from its core themes (Rejection, loneliness, ethics, loss, vengeance) just isn't interesting. Thank you for the video
@JenChan Жыл бұрын
This is really great insight - thank you for sharing them!
@angelinayu60944 ай бұрын
I am doing frankenstein for A-level but this was just as useful! Living for your reading of the extracts :)
@danninmatthews56402 жыл бұрын
For the book, no. Because you should not do group punishment on his family when Victor rejected him. Film (1931) version, yes. Or more, Adam is sympathetic at the beginning, yet was lost when he killed Victor's family.
@JenChan2 жыл бұрын
Interesting insights - thanks! Do you reckon that film is better medium in general for evoking pathos and sympathy in the audience?
@danninmatthews56402 жыл бұрын
@@JenChan Yes. Also, having a more likable Frankenstein. The changes to Franken/1931's Frankenstein creation were done by James Whale while Henry Frankenstein was a name change done by the producers to have a more friendly character.
@BladeStar-uq6xe3 күн бұрын
On TV they cut out The Creature throwing the little girl into the river. It wasn't until I got the DVD that they included that scene.
@yashicamoolchandani56893 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. This really helped. Could you please do Animal Farm next? Your videos helped me get an A1 for my Unseen poetry exam. Thank you so much.
@JenChan3 жыл бұрын
I'm so, so pleased to hear that Yashica! Sure, I will put 'Animal Farm' on my list of to-make videos (have quite a lot of requests to fulfil but I'll try my best to get round to yours soon!) :)
@JenChan3 жыл бұрын
In the meantime, perhaps you could check out my blog post, in which I analyse how allegory is used in 'Animal Farm' by close reading sections of the book. Here: bit.ly/2Z2ydY3
@anton25594 ай бұрын
too good 🗻
@grandmastreasure81602 жыл бұрын
The monster is at some point Mary's misery made of flesh and a reflection of her own turbulent life.. Also thank you so much for such an insights,so detailed,it would help me further🤍
@staircatz10 ай бұрын
The monster is literally just a murderous incel 💀
@Odeon19709 ай бұрын
yeah but this guy's actually somewhat justified for being crazy. literally the ugliest thing in the world that people scream and run when they see him. meanwhile incels could just use a shower, a nice haircut, and a new wardrobe...
@FangedLion13 күн бұрын
@@Odeon1970There are literal incel burn victims and people born with horrific genetic defects. This is completely out of touch.
@fuckthisstupidasshandleshit3 күн бұрын
@@Odeon1970"Ugly people don't deserve basic rights."