Frankenstein Summary

Frankenstein is an epic novel displaying the agony and suffering of those that have not experienced a loving touch in their lives. Mary Shelley masterfully weaves together a story that would outlast herself and generations to come. A story depicting a misunderstood innocent corrupted by the hatred that he unfortunately encounters during his brief time on this earth. Frankenstein's monster never knew family, never knew friendship, never knew love. He suffers and thus takes his anguish out upon his master, the man who abandoned him in this cruel and unforgiving world, Frankenstein. The monster tracks down his "father" and assures him that turmoil is only to come if he were to not agree to his terms of creating a companion for the creature, someone who would understand his pain. Frankenstein submits at first, but only to go against his word later. This epic depicts the deadly sin of pride and how this sin can lead to one's ultimate downfall and demise. Frankenstein's pride eventually leads to the untimely deaths of his wife, father and even himself.