Monthly Archives: September 2015

What It Means To Be Human

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Ann Agee

“I am malicious because I am miserable” (169). The group that presented on Mary Shelly’s novel Frankenstein during Friday’s class period brought up a thought that I found very interesting. The group mentioned that in reading the novel, one could infer … Continue reading →

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The Monster We Created

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Daniel Yiu

Over the course of our lifetimes, we as individuals spend a large part of that time defining and understanding who we are. Although we like to believe that we have control over our own identities, a consequence of our social … Continue reading →

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Clouded Perceptions

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Molly Mccormick

From our initial introduction to Frankenstein’s creation, we’re presented with descriptions meant to incite perceptions of disgust and lead us to empathize with Frankenstein’s disappointment in the outward appearance of the creature.  Frankenstein’s immediate regret for having “worked hard for … Continue reading →

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Who is actually the monster

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Weslyn Lu

I think it’s interesting how in pop culture nowadays, a large portion of the population actually associates the name Frankenstein to be a monster himself, instead of identifying him as the creator of the monster. This irony brings into question … Continue reading →

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Frankenstein’s Hypocrisy

Posted on September 1, 2015 by simonmp

Frankenstein’s adult life is haunted by regret that he ever brought his monster to life. He says this repeatedly throughout Frankenstein: his “abhorrence of this fiend cannot be conceived” (chapter 9). The reader is led to the conclusion that he … Continue reading →

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The Creation’s Inception – Birth of the “Other”

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Max Eagle

A close reading of the animation of Frankenstein’s creation not only reveals the inherent bias that Frankenstein holds against his creation but also illustrates how Frankenstein paradoxically dehumanizes what seems to resemble human life. Upon the creation’s awakening, Frankenstein immediately … Continue reading →

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What is there to fear?

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Crystal Loehman

Popular media seems to suggest we should fear humankind’s demise by a superior species. It has become common, that when a creation has progressed to the point that it may be considered “human”, we seem to change our initial feelings … Continue reading →

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