Question | Answer |
Walton describing Frankenstein | "If anyone performs him an act of kindness...his whole countenance is lighted up with a beam of benevolence and sweetness |
Frankenstein describing his upbringing | He was their "plaything" or "idol". An "innocent, helpless creature bestowed on them by heaven". Brought up by a "silken cord". He was subject to "happiness or misery" depending on whether his parents fulfilled their "duties" and his parents had a "deep consciousness" |
Frankenstein's reunion with creature in Alps | "will no entreaties cause thee to turn a favourable eye to thy creature, who implores they goodness and compassion?" "Believe me, Frankenstein. I was benevolent, my soul glowed with love and humanity, but am i not alone?" |
Creature in conversation with Old DeLacey | "The hearts of men, when unprejudiced by any obvious self-interest, are full of brotherly love and charity" "I am blind and cannot judge of your countenance, but there is something in your words which persuades me that you are sincere" |
The creature talking to Frankenstein, after the creature's narrative | "I am malicious because i am miserable" Frankenstein: "His words had a strange effect on me. I compassionated him" Creature: "My vices are the children of a forced solitude that i abhor; and my virtues will necessarily arise when i live in communion with an equal" |
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