Sign Up Now
Get instant access to over 1 million+ study documents
OR
Already registered? click here to login
By creating your account, you agree to our terms of service, privacy policy and student honor code.
¶ … humanity is that of people who are shallow and empty. So many people out there face the idea of not fitting in and express fear about going against the grain. Here, Frankenstein was born a freak of nature, something people are instantly repulsed by. It would not matter if he were a good and kind person, because society would not view him as a person.
He is a monster. Monsters are, for lack of a better word, reviled. Society views monsters as evil, less than human, and when this was clearly shown in the quote, no one was like him, he was unique, different, and it begged to suggest that because of his differences, he would instantly become marred by what he is. Figures of old stories painted the ugly things as evil and the pretty things as good. This is no different. To the people that see Frankenstein, he is a monster, an evil thing that lurks through the night. When he came to that very realization, it made me feel a deep and profound sadness, a loss of joy at knowing society sometimes is the ugly monster, not Frankenstein.
2. Much like the first quote, the second quote confirms my suspicions at how humans treat what they view as monsters. Since Frankenstein views himself as a monster, he wants one that is as monstrous and ugly as he is as a mate. He knows just how impossible his condition can be amongst the normal people. Therefore he wants to try...
I do not agree with this. Just because I have common ground with someone, it does not mean I will want to be with that person. Experiences can link a person, but it does not always have to be romantically.
In essence, a mate would and should understand you regardless of what you look like. There does not have to be common ground for a romantic connection to spark. I will admit, it would make it easier, but it is not an automatic guarantee. She does not have to accept him merely because she is a monster.
Quotes and Literary Terms Explained
"What became of me? I know not; I lost sensation, and chains and darkness were the only objects that pressed upon me. Sometimes, indeed, I dreamt that I wandered in flowery meadows and pleasant vales with the friends of my youth . . . (Shelley, 138)" Nature expressed through metaphor and setting in this quote shows how important Victor views it to his sanity and health compared to any other factor or agent within the story. As Frankenstein continues on, rampaging, killing Victor's friends and family, Victor continues to turn back…
Humanities Related Library Internet Resources Annotated Bibliography Pierce, James Smith and HW Janson. From Abacus to Zeus: A Handbook of Art History, 7th ed. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hall, 2004. There are several factors that make arts to be valuable or not. Art value is assessed via several ways including comparison to existing market standards of similar arts before they are taken for auctions. According to this article, hypothetical methods
Humanities Role of Music in Africa Role of Music and Musical Instruments in Africa Role of Music and Musical Instruments in Africa Music has always played an important role in the life of Africans. The oldest record of any musical instrument in the world is also in Africa, namely "bone flute" found in Haua Fteah (McBurney, 1969). In the traditional African Culture, every aspect of life was associated with the specific music that accompanied
Poetry in particular is seen by some as being irrelevant in terms of practical skills. However, teachers also state that the study of poetry also helps the student to learn the subtle nuances of language and the way that words can function on many levels and in other fields and disciplines. For instance, knowledge of poetry and the intricate connotations of language usage can even be useful in the
It represents beauty, art, and artistic performance, and that is a vital aspect of the humanities that distinguishes it from many other aspects of our culture. It exists to entertain and enlighten, rather than to teach or solve problems. As noted, this musical compares favorably with many other musicals popular around the same time. The music is especially memorable - in fact, many popular recording artists of the time, including
In some cultures, however, dance is also used for spiritual purposes. The art of creating dances is known as choreography. Outside of the performing arts, one of the most important features of the humanities is philosophy. Philosophy is derived from an ancient Greek term that means "the love of wisdom." Philosophy studies life, the nature of existence, and what it means to use one's reason. Philosophy is one of the
Humanities The Renaissance period changed the world, after the disasters, indecencies and barbarism of the dark ages it was a hope of light for mankind. It gave human beings the cultural upheaval; flourished in Europe it steadily transformed the way of living. The elements introduced and worked on in that era are still present in our daily lives, being enjoyed and cherished more or less by every human being. Its power