Interesting contrasts in this chapter. The Creature feels his innermost rage, sets fire to the DeLacey cabin, and retreats into the forest full of sorrow and pain. Yet interestingly, he is assuaged and calmed by nature's surroundings ... he speaks to how the beauty of sunshine, and skies, trees, etc. Such a conflict between the man-made world and the natural world.
Really, the Creature is showing the essence of what he missed most between his creation and journey to self-awareness. In his development, he grew in every way except one: emotional maturity. Whether she intended or not, Shelley reveals this theme here.
Interesting contrasts in this chapter. The Creature feels his innermost rage, sets fire to the DeLacey cabin, and retreats into the forest full of sorrow and pain. Yet interestingly, he is assuaged and calmed by nature's surroundings ... he speaks to how the beauty of sunshine, and skies, trees, etc. Such a conflict between the man-made world and the natural world.
Really, the Creature is showing the essence of what he missed most between his creation and journey to self-awareness. In his development, he grew in every way except one: emotional maturity. Whether she intended or not, Shelley reveals this theme here.
Thanks again! Love the commentary.