Frankenstein II - Jade Youngblood

Overall, Frankenstein was a good book. In my opinion, Frankenstein was, for the lack of a better word, wimpy. Creating a monster is scary business, but he fainted all the time. When he found out that Clerval was dead, he had a panic attack. He had a fit, then “A fever succeeded to this. I lay for two months on the point of death:” (Shelly 122) I know I seem mean, but really? He's in a coma like state for two months because he feels guilty. He could have avenged Clerval in that two months. Then he would have been able to enjoy his life with Elizabeth.

I feel bad for Elizabeth. All she wants is her fairy tale ending with Frankenstein, and instead she gets killed on her honeymoon. Talk about an unfair life.

Also, I was kind of disappointed at the ending. I know it was a tragedy, so everyone had to die at the end, but I was hoping for a big fight seen. I know that seems awful, but it would have an interesting scene.

It was sad when the monster decided to kill himself. His life was filled with hate, revenge, and alienation. “A frightful selfishness hurried me on, while my heart was poisoned with remorse. Think ye that the groans of Clerval were music to my ears? My heart was fashioned to be susceptible of love and sympathy;” (Shelly 153) He hated himself for everything that he had done. That is so sad. I think he felt like he did not have a choice. No one would love him, so he gave them a reason not to. I know I've said this before, but I think if Frankenstein would have made the monster a mate, both of their sufferings would have ended.