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In what ways can it be argued that Victor’s creation, which no one in the novel, not even Victor himself, accepts as human, is in actuality, the most human character in the piece?

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Even though no one in the novel, accepts the creature as human, he is actuality the most human character in the piece, because he feels the need to be included/accepted, he experiences rage/jealousy, he is compassionate, and cares for others instinctually, and he practices growth/self improvement.

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Frankenstein's creature just wants to feel included and accepted.

“I required kindness and sympathy; but I did not believe myself utterly unworthy of it.” (157).

When the creature is explaining all of his thoughts and feelings in his diary, he says that all he requires is kindness and sympathy. That notion is very universal throughout humankind, and the fact that he was not given this was heartbreaking, but it was one of the first things he said, that surpassed the level of human as the rest of the characters.

"I am an unfortunate and deserted creature, I look around and I have no relation or friend upon earth. These amiable people to whom I go have never seen me and know little of me. I am full of fears, for if I fail there, I am an outcast in the world forever.” (159).

While talking with the old man in the cottage, he opens up about how lonely he is. His desire for inclusion and connection is greater than any human ever, as it is human nature to do that for your fellow humans. But when you are not a typical looking thing, this intense human emotion surpassed the level of any of the characters.

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Frankenstein's creature is extremely compassionate and cares for others instinctually.

“my heart yearned to be known and loved by these amiable creatures; to see their sweet looks directed towards me with affection was the utmost limit of my ambition” (157).

Frankenstein's creature displays a longing for not only being loved and cared for, but also loving and caring for other people. It is a fundamental pillar of society to help out someone in need. Even though only some humans feel this need naturally, others may get it from pressure or obligation, many ‘pay it forward’ out of the goodness in their hearts.

“I discovered also another means through which I was enabled to assist their labours. I found that the youth spent a great part of each day in collecting wood for the family fire, and during the night I often took his tools, the use of which I quickly discovered, and brought home firing sufficient for the consumption of several days” (130).

The creature's compulsive need to help, has brought him to help collect firewood for the kids. He is so caring and thoughtful, that this level would be extremely rare and over the top nice. This instinct that he has, is greater than any human in the story.

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Frankenstein's creature, up to a certain level of abuse, had to enact revenge.

“I will revenge my injuries; if I cannot inspire love, I will cause fear, and chiefly towards you my archenemy, because my creator, do I swear inextinguishable hatred. Have a care; I will work at your destruction, nor finish until I desolate your heart, so that you shall curse the hour of your birth.’ A fiendish rage animated him as he said this; his face was wrinkled into contortions too horrible for human eyes to behold” (175).

Due to his creator, his god abandoning him, fearing him, leaving him to angry crowds, and a cruel world, The creature's mind shifted. If he couldn't receive any of the love that he was putting out there, then he should turn to getting revenge on his creator, and the cruel world.

“You can blast my other passions, but revenge remains—revenge, henceforth dearer than light or food! I may die, but first you, my tyrant and tormentor, shall curse the sun that gazes on your misery. Beware, for I am fearless and therefore powerful” (205).

Frankenstein’s creature has reached his boiling point, where he cannot keep putting out kindness and love and receiving hatred and fear in return. This is probably one of the most human traits he possesses. In anyone's life, there is a revenge threshold. Whether it makes you purposefully name your child a name that your mother in law hates, or even punch your sister back after she punches you, revenge is instinctual, and human nature, even Ancient Babylonia, believed in an eye for an eye.

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Frankenstein's creature, seeks to learn and practices self improvement.

“I should not have understood the purport of this book had not Felix, in reading it, given very minute explanations. He had chosen this work, he said, because the declamatory style was framed in imitation of the Eastern authors” (140).

Frankenstein’s creature wants to learn, read, and understand the world better. This is also a very human trait. Humans want to learn and grow, and although this trait was strong within Victor, it is even stronger within his creature, because he has no resources or ways to learn without being self taught.

“My thoughts now became more active, and I longed to discover the motives and feelings of these lovely creatures; I was inquisitive to know why Felix appeared so miserable and Agatha so sad” (134).

Not only does the creature seek to understand literature, and language, but he also wants to better understand human emotions and interactions. Humans do exactly that from the time they’re born. Learn, Grow, pick up on behavior, emotions, and relationships. This is natural nor humans, as they are usually in the midst of the conversations/relationships, but it takes a lot of determination to learn all of that on your own, and have to only view it, and not experience it.

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Frankenstein’s creature truly is the  most human character in the novel. He feels the constant need to be included and accepted, he is compassionate and cares tremendously for others, at a certain point, he seeks revenge on the people who hurt him, and he constantly tries to learn and grow. He contains all of these characteristics that make up a human, without having any parental figures, friends, teachers, communities, or anything.

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Demi
This is very well done and put together. I am so happy that you got this in ! Well analyzed and you proved your thesis well .
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