The monster is Victor Frankenstein’s creation, assembled from dead body parts and strange chemicals, animated by a mysterious spark. He enters life eight feet tall and enormously strong but with the mind of a newborn. Abandoned by his creator and confused, he tries to integrate himself into society, only to be excluded by society. Looking in the mirror, he realizes that his physical grotesqueness blinds society to his initially gentle, kind nature. Seeking revenge on his creator, he kills Victor’s younger brother and his best friend. While Victor feels complete hatred for his creation, the monster shows that he is not a purely evil being. The monster’s eloquent narration of events (as provided by Victor) reveals his remarkable sensitivity and benevolence. He assists a group of poor peasants and saves a girl from drowning, but because of his outward appearance, he is rewarded only with beatings and disgust. Torn between revenge and compassion, the monster ends up lonely and tormented by remorse. Even the death of his creator offers only bittersweet relief: joy because Victor has caused him so much suffering, sadness because Victor is the only person he has had any sort of relationship.