Frankenstein and the monstrous society Society itself, which should be good, is actually ignorant. They mistakenly treat the oversized creation, Frankenstein, by assuming that he is a monster. They despise him, attack him and avoid him just because of his outward appearance. This is not justified by anything other than his behavior. They are afraid of it also because they are afraid of things they know nothing about. Society also unjustly kills Justine because she is the only person who could have committed such an evil act. They once again mistakenly label Justine as the killer. They don't examine the facts but instead find a quick and simple answer to the problem. This once again shows the ignorance of society in this novel. Two of society's most inaccurate hypotheses revolve around the central characters of Dr. Frankenstein and his creation. Society's labels for these two wildly different characters are exactly on the opposite side of the scale from where they should be. Doctor Frankenstein is more of a monster while his creation is the more dignified of the two. Doctor Frankenstein is socially irresponsible, stubborn, and extreme in his actions throughout the novel's plot. His irresponsibility manifests itself many times in his feelings towards his creation. While he was shaping his creation, Frankenstein is so caught up in his work and his desire to be remembered forever that he does not reflect on what will happen after life is breathed into this being. He is so consumed by his work that he doesn't sleep for days at a time, go out, eat or write to his family as frequently as he did before he started. After his creation comes to life, he refuses to accept his obligation as a creator to his creation. He does not care for him, give him shelter, provide him with food or love, or teach him about creation. In the end, all the monster wants from the doctor is a companion like him. Frankenstein even refuses to accept the responsibility of providing a source of companionship to creation as he allows no connection between himself and the monster. The doctor is very set in his ways. Even after his creation kills his son and frames Justine, Frankenstein still does not change his attitude and does not want any association between himself and his creation. Frankenstein is so convinced that his creation will kill him next time, that he doesn't stop to think what else he might have meant by "I'll be with you on your wedding night." The thought does not cross his mind that the monster foreshadows the death of his bride. Then, after the monster takes this action, Frankenstein is angry at his creation for not killing him. Frankenstein once again shows his tenacity when he tries to kill creation. The monster guides its creator through all kinds of rough terrain and then into the snow. Frankenstein does not care that the monster is far superior in physique to him, and that he will never be able to grasp him unless creation allows the doctor to capture him. His hard skull lets none of this affect his thirst for revenge. The doctor has opinions at several points in this novel that are the exact opposite of his opinions later in the story. At first, Doctor Frankenstein lives for the monster. That's all he's interested in. He forgets everything and everyone he had before his infatuation with creation began. He puts so much time and effort into bringing this thing to life that he gets only the best of every part and makes it anatomically correct for every finger, toe and nerve. This focus on making the monster live is in direct contrast to his later one..
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