Frankenstein quotes- women. Frankenstein, Chapter 11. Beautiful! She deliberately juxtaposes the exalted vision of Mother Nature with the horrendous spectacle of a man-made monster and his ghastly deeds. When he first makes the creature he runs from it, leaving the creature to fend for himself; even when reuniting with the creature he continues displays cruelty. He didn't even return to the apartment. Dear mountains! Being beauty was a gift for her allowing her to integrate with society. William Shakespeare introduces Macbeth as a combatant hero, who becomes king by altering Gods plan. I must say also a few words to you, my dear cousin, of little darling William. I expressed these feelings in my answer. (15.36). But on you only had I any claim for pity and redress, and from you I determined to seek that justice which I vainly attempted to gain from any other being that wore the human form. Appearances. 1. His appearance, different from any I had ever before seen, and his flight somewhat surprised me. "Soon after my arrival in the hovel, I discovered some papers in the pocket of the . His limbs were in proportion, and I had selected his features as beautiful. He wants his companions to be "amiable"but first of all, he wants them to be "lovely. An old man sat in it, near a fire, over which he was preparing his breakfast. Victor Frankenstein Quotes Analysis. Here are examples of some of the most famous quotes from Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley's Frankenstein; or, the Modern Prometheus (1818).These will help you gain a deeper understanding of this classic work, which delves into many complex themes related to man's relationship to technology, the use of knowledge for good and for evil, and the treatment of the poor or uneducated. He had abandoned me, and in the bitterness of my heart I cursed him." Whence did I come? Victor is consumed with grief after the death of Elizabeth at the hands of the monster he created. Elizabeth Lavenza in her letter to Victor, on how he valued Justine Moritzs great beauty. said he, dear lovely child, he now sleeps with his angel mother! When I looked around I saw and heard of none like me. He turned on hearing a noise, and perceiving me, shrieked loudly, and quitting the hut, ran across the fields with a speed of which his debilitated form hardly appeared capable. The Monster is the victim because his creator abandons him, his appearance affects his relationship with the people he meets, and his desire to feel loved. (Don't say Lord of the Rings.) Yet she appeared confident in innocence and did not tremble, although gazed on and execrated by thousands, for all the kindness which her beauty might otherwise have excited was obliterated in the minds of the spectators by the imagination of the enormity she was supposed to have committed. No mortal could support the horror of that countenance. Nonetheless, once the creature comes to life Victor is mortified by the creature he ultimately gave life to: Oh! Romantics invariably equated nature with God, attributing magical powers to it. The world was to me a secret which I desired to divine. Frankenstein, Chapter 6. Frankenstein Quotes and Analysis. In reality, he creates a grotesque being and abandons it the moment his illusions shatter, making the creature a victim because he denies the responsibility of raising it causing hardships for it. Frankenstein, Chapter 16. Is this to prognosticate peace, or to mock at my unhappiness?. Victor gets himself into such a state over his Williams murder that only one thing can calm him. Safie is soooooo pretty. ', "`Hideous monster! Do you understand this feeling? His hideousness is reflected by the tempestuous weather. She was senseless, and I endeavoured by every means in my power to restore animation, when I was suddenly interrupted by the approach of a rustic, who was probably the person from whom she had playfully fled. I have love in me the likes of which you can scarcely imagine and rage the likes of which you would not believe. Frankenstein, Chapter 12. Literally the only reason that Victor's family adopts Elizabeth is that she's pretty. I contemplated the lake: the waters were placid; all around was calm, and the snowy mountains, the palaces of nature, were not changed. I determined to go without a guide, for I was well acquainted with the path, and the presence of another would destroy the solitary grandeur of the scene. Victor Frankenstein is awed by the beauty and violence contained together in nature during a lighting storm. By continuing well assume you Frankenstein, Chapter 15. I am yet dizzy with the remembrance of it. The pang is over, his sufferings are at an end for ever. (Click the themes infographic to download.) Walton is on a quest to reach the northernmost part of the earth. Over him hung a form which I cannot find words to describegigantic in stature, yet uncouth and distorted in its proportions.As he hung over the coffin, his face was concealed by long locks of ragged hair; but one vast hand was extended, in colour and apparent texture like that of a mummy. The monster to Victor on his sense of isolation and loneliness, as he reflects on his deformities and differences from man. Felix darted forward, and with supernatural force tore me from his father, to whose knees I clung; in a transport of fury, he dashed me to the ground and struck me violently with a stick., I rushed from my hiding-place and with extreme labour, from the force of the current, saved her and dragged her to shore. In spite of my malignity, it softened and attracted me. 50 Frankenstein Quotes. The absence of beauty for the monster ended up affecting his entire life because he wasnt accepted like the beautiful Elizabeth was. In response to the monster being born Victor flees in horror. For each character the amount of beauty they had paralleled with the how much they were liked by people. Chapter 2. Taylor Williams English 1302 MWF 8:00pm 25 February 2012 Gauging Beauty Throughout the course of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley the theme of beauty influencing ones actions, thoughts, and character both promote and incriminate certain characters in the book. I imagined that they would be disgusted, until, by my gentle demeanour and conciliating words, I should first win their favour and afterwards their love., Felix seemed ravished with delight when he saw her, every trait of sorrow vanished from his face, and it instantly expressed a degree of ecstatic joy, of which I could hardly have believed it capable; his eyes sparkled, as his cheek flushed with pleasure; and at that moment I thought him as beautiful as the stranger., Of my creation and creator I was absolutely ignorant, but I knew that I possessed no money, no friends, no kind of property. The monster on how his appearance would lead to prejudice, rage and murder. Humanity is demonstrated as compassionate in the book and monstrosity is the opposite. Beautiful! (5.4). There, Margaret, the sun is forever visible, its broad disk just skirting the horizon and diffusing a perpetual splendour. Frankenstein, Chapter 7. All praises bestowed on her I received as made to a possession of my own. Beauty and violence are contained together in the natural world. "Yet she appeared confident in innocence and did not tremble, although gazed on and execrated by thousands, for all the kindness which her beauty might otherwise have excited was obliterated in the minds of the spectators by the imagination of the enormity she was supposed to have . On seeing me, he darted towards me, and tearing the girl from my arms, hastened towards the deeper parts of the wood. What are the most important details surrounding the creation? one only consolation have we; his friends mourn and weep, but he is at rest. I rushed from my hiding-place and with extreme labour, from the force of the current, saved her and dragged her to shore. Frankenstein, Chapter 24. Curiosity, earnest research to learn the hidden laws of nature, gladness akin to rapture, as they were unfolded to me, are among the earliest sensations I can remember. Therefore, Victor is the real monster. (16.19-20). Ugly. Justine has just returned to us; and I assure you I love her tenderly. Fiend that thou art! You dare not keep me.' Victor also believes the creature is a reprobative individual since it kills his brother and foists Justines execution, thus he acts inimical towards it throughout the whole novel as he invectively exclaims, Abhorred monster! Felix associates beauty and sweetness in Safie. Victor sees that Elizabeths beauty is the reason people love her. She did not appear to understand him, but smiled. . I try in vain to be persuaded that the pole is the seat of frost and desolation; it ever presents itself to my imagination as the region of beauty and delight. When I looked around I saw and heard of none like me. She is very clever and gentle, and extremely pretty; as I mentioned before, her mein and her expression continually remind me of my dear aunt., I wept like a child. While I watched the tempest, so beautiful yet terrific, I wandered on with a hasty step. I had gazed on him while unfinished; he was ugly then, but when those muscles and joints were rendered capable of motion, it became a thing such as even Dante could not have conceived. De Lacey to the monster. This noble war in the sky elevated my spirits; I clasped my hands, and exclaimed aloud, "William, dear angel! In this quote, Frankenstein details his solitary trip to Montanvert to grieve the death of his brother William. "I thank you," he replied, "for your sympathy, but it is useless; my fate is nearly fulfilled. Nature's punishment on Victor. She continued her course along the precipitous sides of the river, when suddenly her foot slipped, and she fell into the rapid stream. They believed the beauty of nature was able to restore strength and influence emotions as well as to be a harbinger of tragedies. This natural occurrance is what prompts Victors fascination with science. The beauty of Elizabeth and the goodness for which it stands are threatened by Victors scientific endeavors and the ugly thing he has created. They consulted their village priest, and the result was that Elizabeth Lavenza became the inmate of my parents' house--my more than sister--the beautiful and adored companion of all my occupations and my pleasures. Of my creation and creator I was absolutely ignorant, but I knew that I possessed no money, no friends, no kind of property. The natural world is beautiful and capable of destruction at the same time. The sun might shine or the clouds might lower, but nothing could appear to me as it had done the day before. What did this mean? I did not dare return to the apartment which I inhabited, but felt impelled to hurry on, although drenched by the rain which poured from a black and comfortless sky (161) Victor saw what huge mistake he made and ignored his problem(s) rather than taking accountability that he has created a monster hideous to the human eye. Unlike Victor, the monster was never loved because of the way he looked. Inflamed by pain, I vowed eternal hatred and vengeance to all mankind. Frankenstein, Chapter 13. Unfortunately, the way he looks means that he has no way of fixing problem #1. The monster was deserted without an advocate to speak for him, as his appearance would not allow him the opportunity to be heard. Her hair of a shining raven black, and curiously braided; her eyes were dark, but gentle, although animated; her features of a regular proportion, and her complexion wondrously fair, each cheek tinged with a lovely pink. #36: "The picture appeared a vast and dim scene of evil, and I foresaw obscurely that I was destined to become the most wretched of human beings.". Soon a gentle light stole over the heavens and gave me a sensation of pleasure. The monsters ugly appearance is equated with fiendishness. All, save I, were at rest or in enjoyment; I, like the arch-fiend, bore a hell within me, and finding myself unsympathized with, wished to tear up the trees, spread havoc and destruction around me, and then to have sat down and enjoyed the ruin., The mildness of my nature had fled, and all within me was turned to gall and bitterness. Frankenstein, Robert Walton in Letter 4. 'Thus not the tenderness of friendship, nor the beauty of earth, nor of heaven, could redeem my soul from woe; the very accents of love were ineffectual.'. you wish to eat me and tear me to pieces. The novel Frankenstein brings to light many problems and situations that shed light on the faults of mankind. Ugly wretch! The first time Victor encountered his well-alive monster, he thought it was a hideous and miserable sight to see. As I stood at the door, on a sudden I beheld a stream of fire issue from an old and beautiful oak which stood about twenty yards from our house; and so soon as the dazzling light vanished, the oak had disappeared, and nothing remained but a blasted stump. After abandoning his creature and spending time in nature with childhood friend Henry, Victor Frankenstein discovers the restorative powers of nature. Polluted by crimes and torn by the bitterest remorse, where can I find rest but in death?. It was not splintered by the shock, but entirely reduced to thin ribbons of wood. Mourning the death of his brother, for which he feels responsible, it seems wrong to Victor that the natural world should appear so peaceful. "I cannot describe to you the agony that these reflections inflicted upon me; I tried to dispel them, but sorrow only increased with knowledge.". His trip to the Alpine valleys also goes too far: he ends up in a "sea of ice" where the Monster can ambush him. Frankenstein, Chapter 2. In Frankenstein, Mary Shelley portrays a number of different characters as potential victims, in particular: the creature, and Dr. Frankenstein. In the novel, there are three main characters that reflect or work around the natural world: Victor Frankenstein, Captain Robert Walton, and the Creature.Understanding each character's personality and their relationship to nature is important in evaluating the way each character conveys the sublime moments of nature. He assisted her to dismount, and dismissing her guide, conducted her into the cottage. Distillation, and the wonderful effects of steam, processes of which my favourite authors were utterly ignorant, excited my astonishment. The natural world is beautiful and capable of destruction at the same time. As the old man is blind he cannot see the hideous monster, therefore doesnt judge him based on appearance. Dear mountains! Luckily, FreeBookSummary offers study guides on over 1000 top books from students curricula! "Beware; for I am fearless, and therefore powerful.". Frankenstein, Chapter 4. - Mary Shelley. Frankenstein, Chapter 5. Yet this seems to be the reason he loves her himself. 1 / 38. Justine is pretty, which would normally make people like herexcept that, in this case, they think she's a monster. The summer months passed while I was thus engaged, heart and soul, in one pursuit. Justine, you may remember, was a great favourite of yours; and I recollect you once remarked that if you were in an ill humour, one glance from Justine could dissipate it, for the same reason that Ariosto gives concerning the beauty of Angelica she looked so frank-hearted and happy., Justine has just returned to us; and I assure you I love her tenderly. The average student has to read dozens of books per year. His limbs were in proportion, and I had selected his features as beautiful. People reject the monster, although good-natured and kind, simply because he is scary looking. The path of my departure was free, and there was none to lament my annihilation. The monster describes how Felix met and fell in love with Safie and her beauty. You are an ogre. Frankenstein, Chapter 6. Victors obsession to act superhuman blinded him while he was creating the creature because he had a desire to assemble the creature from makeshift parts so that the creature would be hideous and therefore inferior to Victor. He wants nothing to do with the monster it frightens him so that he deserts it to fend for itself in his apartment not caring about any sort of trouble the monster can cause: I then reflected, and the thought made me shiver, that the creature whom I had left in my apartment might still be in there, alive and walking about. Quote 1: "I have no friend, Margaret: when I am glowing with the enthusiasm of success, there will be none to participate my joy; if I am assailed by disappointment, no one will endeavour to sustain me in dejection." Letter 2, pg. Frankenstein, Chapter 5. Great God! "It is true, we shall be monsters, cut off from all the world; but on that account we shall be more attached to one another.". After creating the creature, Victor realises that. In the novel, Elizabeth was seen as paragon of beauty. Elizabeth life would be considered to be an ideal princess dream little girls dream of prior to the monsters birth. She was dressed in mourning, and her countenance, always engaging, was rendered, by the solemnity of her feelings, exquisitely beautiful. The Hollywood film Frankenstein (1931), with Boris Karloff as the monster, was based as much on The Golem as on Shelley's novel. Her ugly sister, Manon, married M. Duvillard, the rich banker, last autumn. how do you welcome your wanderer? In the novel "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley, the relationship of external appearance and internal feelings are directly related. Felix, Safie and Agatha are horrified when they see the monster. The creatures desire for affection and love makes him appear a sympathetic and deeply human character. I never beheld anything so utterly destroyed. The creature is formed as an ugly being so that it is easier for Victor to walk away from. "He struggled violently. A mummy again endued with animation could not be so hideous as that wretch. "One of the first results of those sympathies for which the daemon thirsted would be children and a race of devils would be propagated on earth". I could hardly believe that so great a good fortune could have befallen me, but when I became assured that my enemy had indeed fled, I clapped my hands for joy and ran down to Clerval. Your summits are clear; the sky and lake are blue and placid. I stepped fearfully in: the apartment was empty, and my bedroom was also freed from its hideous guest. By her choice of words readers are hooked to think Victor is the antagonist. I gazed with a kind of wonder. Victors early fascination with science began when he watched an oak tree being struck by lighting during a violent storm. Frankenstein, Chapter 16. This implies that men are the superior sex and hightlights her lack of independence since she appears incapable of protecting herself. I try in vain to be persuaded that the pole is the seat of frost and desolation; it ever presents itself to my imagination as the region of beauty and delight. You dare not keep me., As I fixed my eyes on the child, I saw something glittering on his breast. As I said these words, I perceived in the gloom a figure which stole from behind a clump of trees near me; I stood fixed, gazing intently: I could not be mistaken. "Poor William!" However, he takes his love for nature too far. The beauty of the natural world inspires Walton to continue in his expedition. Mary Shelley displays through her writing that outer beauty does not always mean it is the best or the most innocent, but at some points the total opposite. No mortal could support the horror of that countenance. Frankenstein, Chapter 7. Melissa Bissonette explains that when teaching Frankenstein to a class the monster is placed into one of two categories: the Monster is a victimized child, mistreated and misunderstood, or the Monster is evil.