Mary Shelley’s novel Frankenstein is an explicit rationalization of the differences between good and evil. The monster is perceived as a purely evil creature by Victor and even considers himself to be evil. However, through the narration of the creature, his sporadic good deeds and the explanation of his motives, it is evident that the monster is not entirely evil.
Throughout the novel, the monster narrates portions of the story in an expressive manner. He expresses himself emotionally and sympathetically to both Victor and the reader. One of the monster’s most eloquent speeches is his plea for a female counterpart. He verbalizes to Victor that “Everywhere I see bliss, from which I alone am irrevocably excluded. I was benevolent and g
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