Mary Shelley has conjured up a tortured soul in this classic horror story. The horror does not lie in the monster himself, but in how he became a monster. He did not ask to be given life, but when came into being, he was abandoned by his creator. He tries to learn the ways of man but is met with abhorrence at his appearance and violence. Violence begets violence and the monster seeks his vengeance on the man who had made him this ‘miserable wretch’.
Hollywood totally destroyed the true meaning behind this novel. It needn’t be described as a horror story at all but more of a lesson in humanity and the knowledge even back then that we are the product of our upbringing. The guidance and protection from our parents are a vital part of childhood, without them who knows what we could become?
maxine i've never read shelly's book, but i've read quite a few comments alike to yours - i came across this movie a few yrs back and was told that it was pretty close in catching Frankenstein's emotions accroding to shelly's book.
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Thanks Iris, I haven't seen that one. I'll have to get hold of a copy.
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