Journal 6

Reading Response

For this journal assignment, we will be focusing on Dr. Frankenstein and his relationship with his creation. So far in the story, we’ve come across a man who used his own selfish desires to create something because he thought he would be able to play a higher power. Instead of focusing on his family and how to help them, he focuses on himself. Then after he creates this Creature, he is so disgusted by it, that he runs away in fear and abandons it. His creature says to Victor “Accursed creator! Why did you form a monster so hideous that even you turned from me in disgust?” It is important for us to remember that the Creature did not ask to be brought into this world nor did he know what to expect once he was in it. He felt abandoned and had no one to turn to when he needed help. 

For this journal, I would like you to write two complete pages discussing your opinion on the relationship between Frankenstein and his Creature. Be sure to include discussions of what this relationship might look like in modern times: the relationship between parents/children today. You may include your personal opinion on this relationship and discuss what you think about Frankenstein and/or the Creature. 

Journal 6 Answer

Throughout the story, the creature yearns for love. However, this longing should be accepted by his creator. Victor does not accept his creation which leads to destruction and murder. Because the monster is longing for affection, he wanted to destroy Victor if it is not met. It can be observed that nature versus nurture is implied in the story. The negative reaction of Victor also reflects in the first part of the story where he says “You may easily perceive, Captain Walton, that I have suffered great and unparalleled misfortunes. I had determined, once, that the memory of these evils should die with me; but you have won me to alter my  determination.”