Questions and Answers
What did the monster learn from Safie?
What did the monster learn about the duality of man?
Man is powerful, virtuous, magnificent, yet also vicious and base
The monster completely understood why one man would kill another.
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How does the monster describe his feelings towards humanity?
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What question does the monster often find himself asking?
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What ambivalence does the monster feel towards knowledge?
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Study Notes
Learning to Speak
- The monster gains language skills from Safie, an outsider who also struggles with language.
- His rapid improvement in language is notable, as he states, "I improved more rapidly than the Arabian."
Understanding Humanity
- The monster explores humanity's dual nature through historical texts.
- He questions the contradictory nature of humans, pondering how one can be "powerful, virtuous, and magnificent" while also being "vicious and base."
Feelings Toward Humans
- The monster feels conflicted about humanity; he struggles to comprehend violence among men.
- Initially perplexed by the existence of laws and governments, he becomes less astonished upon learning about human cruelty.
Hatred for Humanity
- The monster's emotional response to humanity culminates in feelings of "disgust and loathing."
Self-Awareness
- A pivotal moment occurs when the monster reflects on his existence, questioning his identity.
- He grapples with feelings of being a "monster" and fears rejection by humanity.
Knowledge and Pain
- The monster's relationship with knowledge is complex; he likens it to a persistent burden.
- He contemplates the value of life against the reality of pain, realizing that the only escape from suffering is death, which he neither desires nor fully understands.
Self-Questioning
- A profound quote encapsulates the monster's search for identity: "What was I?"
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Explore the key concepts from Chapter 13 of Frankenstein, where the monster learns to communicate and understand humanity through interaction and books. These flashcards cover vital vocabulary and definitions that showcase the monster's evolving perspective.
