Chapter 7
The creature gains knowledge from three books left in an abandoned leather satchel: Padadise Lost, Plutarch's Live and The Sorrow of Young. They are of strong importance to him as they make him feel extremes of emotions. He is enthralled by Werther's thoughts about death and suicide, Plutarch's regard for heroes of the past and the grand themes in Paradise Lost. He reads all the books like they were true and sees Milton's story of the struggle between God and his creations as similar to his own story. He sees himself like Satan. The creature finds Frankenstein's laboratory journal and curses his creator for giving him life. He despairs his hideousness and sees even Satan as more fortunate than him. He, unlike Satan, is alone, but has hope that the family will see past his looks. When Winter comes, the creature decides to speak to the family. He decides to speak to the older man first as he is blind, and so will be able to understand better the goodwill of his heart without being disgusted. The creature knocks on the De Laceys door and bares his soul to the old man, telling him that he is an outcast and the family are his only friends. Before the man can reply, Safie, Felix and Agatha come in and Felix, in a 'transport of fury', violently beats the creature. The creature still loves the family and so does not retaliate, but flees the cottage and goes back to his hut.
What makes it gothic?
What makes it gothic?
- Biblical themes - the creature thinks that even Satan is more fortunate than him
- Seasons - the cold Winter reflects the cold outcome of the creatures bravery
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