Should we feel bad for Frankenstein's monster? | Character analysis | GCSE top grade

[@raptormage2209]

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]

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]

This is really great insight - thank you for sharing them!

[@angelinayu6094]

I am doing frankenstein for A-level but this was just as useful! Living for your reading of the extracts :)

[@danninmatthews5640]

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.

[@JenChan]

Interesting insights - thanks! Do you reckon that film is better medium in general for evoking pathos and sympathy in the audience?

[@danninmatthews5640]

@@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-uq6xe]

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.

[@yashicamoolchandani5689]

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.

[@JenChan]

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!) :)

[@JenChan]

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

[@anton2559]

too good 🗻

[@grandmastreasure8160]

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🤍

[@staircatz]

The monster is literally just a murderous incel 💀

[@Odeon1970]

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...

[@FangedLion]

@@Odeon1970There are literal incel burn victims and people born with horrific genetic defects. This is completely out of touch.

[@fuckthisstupidasshandleshit]

@@Odeon1970"Ugly people don't deserve basic rights."

[@charlieclark9552]

Pity