Frankenstein’s creature attempts to integrate himself into society numerous times before he accepts that his physical defects and ‘ugly’ aesthetic appearance arouse fear in humanity; this separation from humanity forces him to discover alternative modes of integration. He “long[s]” to be part of civilisation yet he has been conditioned to recognise his dissemblance through victimisation. Therefore he “dares not” present himself to the cottagers, vowing to “discover the motives” behind individual relationships. In this essay I will argue that the Monster instinctively discovers the importance of language as well as the ability to manipulate language as a means of gaining companionship.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Frankenstein Extract 1, Volume II, chapter IV, P.85/86
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This essay examines the Monster's instinctive understanding of language and his ability to manipulate it as a means of gaining companionship. The essay explores the Monster's desire for integration into society, his struggles with his physical appearance, and his attempts to bridge the gap between himself and humanity through language.
- The importance of language in human interaction and companionship
- The Monster's ability to learn and utilize language
- The manipulation of language as a tool for persuasion and sympathy
- The Monster's self-awareness and his understanding of his own inferiority
- The relationship between language and social integration
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
This excerpt focuses on the Monster's encounter with the cottagers and his attempts to understand and engage with their world. The Monster observes the cottagers' use of language and their interactions with each other, recognizing the power of language to connect and build relationships. He also recognizes his own lack of language skills as a barrier to acceptance and attempts to overcome this obstacle by learning and manipulating language.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The primary focus of the essay lies in the Monster's use of language, particularly its role in social interaction and manipulation. Key terms include: language, manipulation, sympathy, integration, companionship, and social acceptance.
- Quote paper
- Laura Marsden (Author), 2014, The Manipulation of Language in "Frankenstein", Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/286923
