Who is Frankenstein?

     As children, we all grew up with the idea of a green Frankenstein with bolts in its neck who was not all that smart. Before starting the book, I knew this would not be the Frankenstein I would encounter, but how truly different this character is surprised me.
     First, Frankenstein is actually the last name of the main character Victor. Victor created the creature we know to be "Frankenstein". Secondly, the creature is not green. I found how Victor put the creature together very interesting; putting different body parts together is a creative way to go about his project. This simply means the creature is just patched together, making it seem like he has scars everywhere. Possibly the most surprising fact is that the creature is actually really smart. He speaks fluently and has a developed thought process.
     This provides a substantial idea for the rest of the novel. Knowing that the creature is this smart and understands exactly what Victor thinks of him foreshadows how the novel will continue. From the content of their conversation, we know that Victor will not be kind to the creature, leading the creature to hurting Victor's "fellow yellow-creatures", therefore becoming "the author of your own speedy ruin."Obviously peace will never come to the characters, and the novel will continue as it has began as a sad, tragic story.

Taylor C.