Such a dramatic chapter. The reader should pay close attention to two things. First, the Creature discovers Milton's "Paradise Lost," which he immediately relates to his own plight. Adam was perfect, beholden to God, his creator. By contrast, the Creature's creator -- Victor -- immediately forsakes him, thus throwing him into his own version of Hell. The age old theme emerges: Good vs. Evil.
Second, the Creature musters up the courage to speak to the elder DeLacey, whose warmth and kindness gives him a spark of humanity. But remember, the old man is blind ... he cannot see the visage of his frightful visitor. When the family returns, they recoil when they see the "abomination." (Mary Shelley uses this descriptor often). Just as he has his first real human contact, he is forced to return to his wretched world of isolation.
Such a dramatic chapter. The reader should pay close attention to two things. First, the Creature discovers Milton's "Paradise Lost," which he immediately relates to his own plight. Adam was perfect, beholden to God, his creator. By contrast, the Creature's creator -- Victor -- immediately forsakes him, thus throwing him into his own version of Hell. The age old theme emerges: Good vs. Evil.
Second, the Creature musters up the courage to speak to the elder DeLacey, whose warmth and kindness gives him a spark of humanity. But remember, the old man is blind ... he cannot see the visage of his frightful visitor. When the family returns, they recoil when they see the "abomination." (Mary Shelley uses this descriptor often). Just as he has his first real human contact, he is forced to return to his wretched world of isolation.
Beautiful summary, I appreciate you!
Absolutely terrific pictures to go along with the story!
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