Mary Shelly Frankenstein Short Essay

Mary Shelly composed the novel "Frankenstein" in 1818 that emphasized the responsibility and liability that someone has over their creation, and whether the effects of that creation are positive or negative. Frankenstein's monster has good capabilities in the original novel, but his creator's cruelty instead caused major wrong-doing for revenge by the monster. Whether made positively or negatively, nothing is inherently evil or good; it takes actions to show on which side it falls. Frankenstein worked to create life, and his first reaction to that life was repulsion and rejection. The creature's first experience in the world where he wanted acceptance was instead the opposite, and by the man he sought approval from the most. While referred to as a monster, this creation was only so in appearance. He wanted to be accepted by society and show his kindness and mercy. Even after saving a girl from drowning and helping a group of peasants, he is beaten, and people look towards him in disgust. The creature does unforgivable things, but his creator never taught him differently; his first experience is one of pain and hatred from the one who was supposed to support and teach him, like a father.