In my opinion, the monster is not a monster in any sense. Although he was artificially created, it's very clear from the story that he has feelings and emotions just like any human. It's almost as if he's

a gentle giant. Every person he meets, he tries to befriend, only wanting his or her friendship in return. However, due to his appearance and tremendous size, these people are frightened by him. The monster doesn't go on rampages killing everyone, but rather in a way he is the good guy in the story. Society is to blame for any damage he causes. It's only because society's lack of acceptance for the monster being "different" that he destroys and kills.

Adding to this, the reader should not feel sorry for Dr. Frankenstein. Of all people, he should have been the one to love the monster and to take care of him, as if the monster is his child. But he doesn't. What is the first thing Frankenstein does when he brings the monster to life? He runs in fear from the monster. It's not the monster's fault for looking as hideous as he does. And what was Frankenstein thinking when he used the body of a man eight-feet tall?!? Of course this will scare people. It wasn't the monster's fault for being created. It was Frankenstein's. And w

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