The ldquo monster rdquo in Mary Shelley rsquo s Frankenstein is one of the most widely known literary characters captivating our cultural imagination But close readers of the beloved novel know that a strong case can be made that Shelley actually portrays Victor Frankenstein the delusional scientist who created the creature as the real monster After creating an intelligent creature Victor denies him any guidance companionship or hope of happiness mdash seemingly guaranteeing the creature rsquo s descent into desperation and rage Confronting Victor the creature laments ldquo You my creator would tear me to pieces and triumph rdquo Scripture
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