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This 3 page paper examines the differences between the demon in Mary Shelley's, "Frankenstein", versus the way that this monster is portrayed in other versions of the story. This paper highlights the understanding that the major difference is based upon the motivation of the "monster". In the Shelley version, he is motivated by his despair that occurs when he realizes that he cannot be loved by others. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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monster, such as in the movie version of Frankenstein. For example, in the movie he is portrayed to be a vicious monster that is intent on destruction. He
is seen as a monster out-of-control, and enraged by his very existence. However, this is actually not the reality that Shelley
had created for this character. Shelleys version is far more complex. Frankenstein is the creator, and the "monster" is simply referred to as a demon. However, the
demon in Shelleys, Frankenstein, is one that indeed engages in murder but is motivated toward that end by a series of complicated events.
Shelleys monster has a heart, as is evidenced by his compassion for others. He seeks what we all seek: love, acceptance, and a place for himself
in the world. He finds this briefly with a family and shows his gratitude by doing random acts of kindness for them. The man is blind however, and
when his children view the monster, they are horrified. The rejection is unbearable and he seeks to find his creator. He encounters the brother of Frankenstein, and ends
up killing him for revenge and blaming the crime on another. Therefore, while we can clearly see this demon doing wrong, murdering, and going against ethical and moral standards,
the reader is also able to clearly understand his motivation to do so. In more modern versions of Frankenstein, such motivation is not evidenced.
The demons creator, Frankenstein, has created a monster that has no means of attaining the most fundamental necessities of life. He is frustrated, alone, sad,
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