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“Be calm! I entreat you to hear me, before you give vent to your hatred on my devoted head. Have I not suffered enough, that you seek to increase my misery? Life, although it may only be an accumulation of anguish, is dear to me, and I will defend for it.” – VOLUME II, CHAPTER II
In the first part of this book, I do not see many direct descriptions of this “monster”, which is more like an imagination lives in Frankenstein’s fears. Finally, the “monster” met Frankenstein and beg him to listen to his story before destroying him.
When I listened to his arguments and story, and I tried to understand his feelings and inner mind, I both happily and pitifully found out that how pure and lovely this creature is. I do not see a monster at all.
Without love and guidance, his journey began with darkness and confusion; he seeks light and happiness as we all human do. However, his experience is determined to be more challenging and heart-broken. Nobody tells him how to see, hear and feel this world; nobody accepts him, loves him or teaches him. How easy it is for him to be lost and depraved! But, he does not set aside and let the fate destroys himself.
Due to his inhuman appearance, he was treated as a devil by his creator and all the people except a blind old man and a little girl. Despite all of the despair and unfairness, he still appreciates sincerely the view of happiness of this cottage family. So limited the pleasure is that he enjoys much.
“Sometimes I wished to express my sensations in my own mode, but the uncouth and inarticulate sounds which broke from me frightened me into silence again.” “I would remain in my hovel, watching, and endeavouring to discover the motives which influenced their actions.” What I see is his pure curiosity towards this world and eagerness for love and understanding. My dear “monster”, you do nothing wrong; you are a guiltless child in my eyes. Please accept and love yourself no matter how the world see you; please keep your warmth and compassion; please explore who you are in your deep heart and embrace it.