When all is said and done

Like I've said before, the one thing Victor created destroyed him. The monster stole his friends, family, and sanity. Victor's original plan horribly backfired, as you can tell. Now, all the monster and Victor have left is each other. So, do you think they should put aside their differences and join forces and become friends? But, for now at least, it's over

I'm all alone. There's no one here beside me

In the beginning of the book, Victor creates the monster with hopes of discovering new ways of life and science and being highly praised by many for his work. His creation; however, has the opposite effect. At first he distances himself, becoming alone and isolated, but as the story progresses the monster takes his revenge by destroying everyone that Victor holds dear. Victor created his own worst enemy. Wouldn't you agree?

Humans Suck

Something that the monster says in the book really got me thinking. When the monster vows to take revenge on all humans, his creator in particular, it really caught my eye. While this is 99% irrational, there is a little bit of me that knows where he is coming from. Most people are so quick to judge and form ideas about others, which seems to be a reoccuring theme in this novel. Look what humans did to the monster, they made him WANT to harm them. All I can say is, we did this to ourselves. Do you think if the humans in the novel acted differently that the monster's actions and thoughts would have been altered?

The world needs more "blind" people

I still continue to be amazed by how prejudice people are against the monster. Granted, I would probably be the same way, but come on people, have a heart! The monster never once intended to cause harm until the humans ran from him and mocked him. The humans made him like this! The world definitely needs more people like De Lacey, people who don't judge based on outward appearances (even though he physically can't). So, this is what I propose to you tonight. Try not to be so cold hearted and prejudice. Don't judge a book by it's cover. Think you can do it?

The Play!

Let's talk about the play, shall we? I was pretty impressed with the adaptation of it. Props to the Barter. The monster= genius. His costume/ make up was amazing in my opinion. I thought they did really well of sticking to what I've read in the book so far and now I'm anxious to finish the book. Obviously my favorite part was when the monster threw William (Coach Bright's Son) off the stage. That was pretty intense. So, what was your favorite part of the play?

The Monster Talks?!

I can't be the only one who is extremely amazed by how well the monster adapted to his surroundings! Are you serious? He learned pretty much what a human being learns during the course of years in a far shorter time? Wow! After the initial shock wore off, however, I started to feel bad for the monster. He isolates himself because he knows he is ugly and scares people. How would you feel if people cringed at the very sight of you? Would you fire back at them or wallow in your own misery? Think about it.

Don't Get Carried Away!

I noticed that when Victor starts studying about science of life and death, he really devoted himself to it. He is constantly estranging himself from his friends and family. While I encourage him studying and learning new things, I feel like he could get carried away very easily, which he slowly is. So, do you think that devoting yourself and obsessing over your studies, (or anything else for that matter), is healthy?