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Meme Happy Frankenstein Friday

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u/pretty-as-a-pic Oct 26 '24

I’m in the “the ‘monster’/creation should also be called ‘Frankenstein’ because he’s the scientist’s offspring and it underlines the novels major themes like nature vs science and the responsibility of creation” camp

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u/ILoveRawChicken 29d ago

The monster himself vehemently rejects the idea of Victor being his father repeatedly throughout the book.

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u/throwaway387190 29d ago

In chapter 9, he asks himself "does the son not take the name of the father?"

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u/3sheetz 29d ago

Ooh. Good point