The modern idea of the creature created by Victor Frankenstein is just a monster, without feelings or senses. This is apparent in the clips of the creation of the monster — they portray the creation as a huge life changing event in which Frankenstein is obsessed with the process, and the monster was extremely desired by him. Unlike the clips, Shelly’s version only briefly even focuses on the creation and once it is finally created is rejected by Frankenstein who even runs away from it. In both the monster is thought to be a hideous and scary thing, although it seems as though the films focused more on the idea of a hideous monster rather than a living creature. In the book, the creature starts off as just a hideous monster but Victor learns to discover that although it doesn’t have the best intentions, the monster is able think articulately and speak eloquently. The greatest difference between the two is the general focus of characters. The films are trying to show Frankensteins role in creating the creature, showing his excitement and mad rage when he is created. The book is really trying to show the creatures effects on the thoughts and emotions of Frankenstein. The book doesn’t even focus on the creation, but rather the monsters influence over the course of the book.