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help on Frankenstein essay??

I am writing a comparison/contrast essay for Frankenstein novel (Mary Shelly) and the movie ( 1994 one with Robert De Niro)...

this is what i have so far

Moral responsibility is one of the most necessary duties in our society today, as it has been for centuries. In the novel Frankenstein, Victor is not imbued with this thought. Both the novel and the film emphasize a similar plot for the monster’s longing for a caring and nurturing relationship; likewise, both show how victor’s failure leads to the monster’s behavior and acts of violence.

Victor Frankenstein seemed as if he was trying to show the side of an errant father. He failed to do this because he had abandoned his “child”. It was his responsibility as the 'father' to teach the monster the ways of humans, about morals, values, love and kindness. But since Frankenstein neglected doing this for his monster, it symbolically represented an abandonment of his own values, that he ignored his own humanity. In the novel he instantly ran from his creation because he thought his creation was hideous, and it could have also been a symbol of him running from his own failure. This contrasts the Movie because he created the monster and thought it was a beautiful creation, he even stayed around to try and help him stand, but once he saw it in the light he said “Oh my God what have I done?” Both of the versions had the monster wondering around the streets of Geneva trying to find places to sleep and things to eat. He then wonders on to the DeLecy family and learns how to speak French. He also found a sight of hope from them while he watches from day to day.

It seemed as if he had some hatred brewing for Frankenstein, which is understandable, because anyone being neglected in that manor would not be happy – making them have strong feelings of resentment. A major misconception is that the monster’s name is Frankenstein, but in fact, Victor did not even care enough for him to give him a name. The monster lashes out in revenge towards Victor, and his only companion, Elizabeth. According the novel he strangled her but in the book he punched her in the chest ripping her heart out, making it more of a dramatic scene. The monster frames Justine for her brother's death. The monster killed Justine's brother, William, because of his relation to Victor Frankenstein, whom he wants revenge against for creating such a horrible wretch such as himself. The monster strangles William to death, takes the picture of his mother from his possession, and plants it in Justine's pocket while she is sleeping. This is where the story changes from book to movie, in the book; Justine is put on trial when the picture is found in her pocket, and she is executed. So, the monster indirectly killed Justine. But the movie makes it much less civilized; Justine was hung on the spot.

it would be great if someone could give me tips/ add on to my essay? i need about a half more page pluss.. i am horrible at writing conclusions.. 10pts to the most help :)

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  • Darren
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    9 years ago
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    Bring the dead back to life goes against God? If your not religious it goes against destiny or fate. Cheating the natural course of things. Frankenstein has the mentality of a 5 year old with the strength of an ape. He kills because he can't control his own strength. People hate him because he's an ugly monster. No one loves him, and he is unable to not kill even if by accident.

    I haven't read the book, though it does sound interesting from your account of it.

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