Frankenstein’s Creature: Monstrous Chicken or Grotesque Egg?

Authors

Alexandria B. Acero, Gettysburg CollegeFollow

Primary Discipline

Humanities

Abstract

Some scholars believe that due to the negligence of Victor in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein the creature became an attention-craving murderous monster. Other scholars believe that the unaffectionate and unnatural way Victor birthed the creature caused his monstrous form. The argument over “Nature versus Nurture” in relation to the creations is irrelevant, however. The creature is only pushed away by Victor due to his hideousness which stems from the environment in which the creature was born. Victor’s societal view on nature and its connection to womanly attributes creates a paradox of a loveless creation and an affection-craving creature within the novel.

Recommended Citation

Acero, Alexandria B. (2022) "Frankenstein’s Creature: Monstrous Chicken or Grotesque Egg?," Gettysburg College Headquarters: Vol. 1, Article 3.
Available at: https://cupola.gettysburg.edu/gchq/vol1/iss1/3