Should we feel bad for Frankenstein's monster? | Character analysis | GCSE top grade

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In this video, we're looking at whether Frankenstein's monster deserves our pity, along with three key ideas that help us analyse the monster's character. Lots of detailed analysis on language, theme and content so make sure you watch the whole thing if you're studying the novel!
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02:00 - Context of 'Frankenstein'
04:20 - Key idea 1: Goodness is inherent; evil is acquired
07:44 - Key idea 2: The difficulty and limits of empathy
10:40 - Key idea 3: The need for companionship and community
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@kaneanderson8626 9 месяцев назад

What I always found interesting is the level of gaslighting that the creature uses on Victor and how he uses his origin to justify his actions, much like a bully who excuses that "I was bullied so it's ok when I do it". I'd say that the books creature starts off with sympathy but by the end of the story, he is no better than Victor, in fact, he's probably worse because to my knowledge, Victor never killed anyone. In contrast to the 1931 movie, the creature is undeniably the victim is this whole affair and when he accidentally kills the little girl, I was sad because I knew that it was all over for him and he had to fight to survive. I love this story so much that any film that strays from its core themes (Rejection, loneliness, ethics, loss, vengeance) just isn't interesting. Thank you for the video

@JenChan 9 месяцев назад

This is really great insight - thank you for sharing them!

@angelinayu6094 Месяц назад

I am doing frankenstein for A-level but this was just as useful! Living for your reading of the extracts :)

@danninmatthews5640 2 года назад

For the book, no. Because you should not do group punishment on his family when Victor rejected him. Film (1931) version, yes. Or more, Adam is sympathetic at the beginning, yet was lost when he killed Victor's family.

@JenChan 2 года назад

Interesting insights - thanks! Do you reckon that film is better medium in general for evoking pathos and sympathy in the audience?

@danninmatthews5640 2 года назад

@@JenChan Yes. Also, having a more likable Frankenstein. The changes to Franken/1931's Frankenstein creation were done by James Whale while Henry Frankenstein was a name change done by the producers to have a more friendly character.

@yashicamoolchandani5689 2 года назад

Thank you so much. This really helped. Could you please do Animal Farm next? Your videos helped me get an A1 for my Unseen poetry exam. Thank you so much.

@JenChan 2 года назад

I'm so, so pleased to hear that Yashica! Sure, I will put 'Animal Farm' on my list of to-make videos (have quite a lot of requests to fulfil but I'll try my best to get round to yours soon!) :)

@JenChan 2 года назад

In the meantime, perhaps you could check out my blog post, in which I analyse how allegory is used in 'Animal Farm' by close reading sections of the book. Here: bit.ly/2Z2ydY3

@anton2559 27 дней назад

too good 🗻

@grandmastreasure8160 Год назад

The monster is at some point Mary's misery made of flesh and a reflection of her own turbulent life.. Also thank you so much for such an insights,so detailed,it would help me further🤍

@charlieclark9552 2 года назад

Pity

@staircatz 6 месяцев назад

The monster is literally just a murderous incel 💀

@Odeon1970 5 месяцев назад

yeah but this guy's actually somewhat justified for being crazy. literally the ugliest thing in the world that people scream and run when they see him. meanwhile incels could just use a shower, a nice haircut, and a new wardrobe...