In the story Frankenstein, Was it really the monstor who killed Victor's little brother William? Because that's what Victor says but at that point in the story the monstor has not told Victor he will get back at him. I know it's not Justine so it must be the monstor. I don't understand how though because the monstor is actually kind.
Thanks -MC
I have never read that, but between your own reading and this website, you should be able to figure it out.
http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/frankenstein/
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But have you read that Victor's little brother William died? [revised version]I just want to know if the monstor actually killed him, even if it's an opinion. I'm on sparknotes right now. Thanks
-MC
I've never read this story at all! I have never liked science fiction -- old or new. Sorry!
Another tutor may have specifics for you.
In the story Frankenstein, it is indeed suggested that the monster is responsible for the murder of Victor's little brother, William. However, it's important to note that the monster's motivations and actions are complex, and may not align with conventional notions of kindness.
To understand how the monster could be responsible for the murder, we need to look at the sequence of events in the novel. After Victor creates the monster, he abandons him out of fear and disgust. The monster, left alone and rejected by society, learns to observe and understand human interactions through observing a family from afar. He develops an appreciation for virtues like kindness, compassion, and love.
However, when the monster approaches the De Lacey family, hoping to be accepted by them, he is rejected once again based on his appearance. This rejection triggers anger, resentment, and a desire for revenge within him.
Soon after this rejection, the monster encounters William, who happens to be Victor's younger brother. As William reveals his identity, the monster learns about his connection to Victor. In an act of both revenge and desperation to be understood, the monster strangles William to death. He also frames Justine, a young woman who is later executed for William's murder, by placing evidence in her pocket.
While the monster does have a kind and compassionate side, his actions are driven by the deep emotional pain and rage caused by repeated rejection. His murder of William is not an act of true monstrosity but rather a consequence of the alienation and despair he experiences.
So, in summary, Victor believes the monster is responsible for William's murder based on the evidence and circumstances surrounding the event, even though the monster has not directly mentioned his desire for revenge at that point in the story.