Confusion of Sorrow, and Insight to Satisfaction

Nyomi Mosley

ENG 102

Laura B. Cline

9/25/11

     “I saw no cause for their unhappiness; but I was deeply affected by it. If such lovely creatures were miserable, it was less strange that I, an imperfect and solitary being, should be wretched. Yet why were these gentle beings unhappy? They possessed a delightful house (for such it was in my eyes), and every luxury; they had a fire to warm them when chill, and delicious viands when hungry; they were dressed in excellent clothes; and still more, they enjoyed one another’s company and speech, interchanging each day looks of affection and kindness. What did their tears imply? Did they really express pain?” (Frankenstein, pg.74)

     There were many passages that I was enchanted by as I perceived the book of Frankenstein. It seemed to me that every part of the book I read caused me to think about and feel the depth of the story. As I was reading Frankenstein I realized that the book holds not only a story yet also many insights to the things of life. I found in the passage I quoted above that the family had everything they needed, yet they still wanted more. At times in this world we have all we need yet we still need more. This passage gave me the understanding that in life we should identify the blessings we have, what we need, and be satisfied with those things alone.

     I found that the story of Frankenstein was a tale of sadness and pain; a great deal of which was expressed through Frankenstein’s Monster. This passage explains the basic cause of the monsters pain and that is why I believe it is imperative to the book Frankenstein. Frankenstein’s monster suffered sadness and pain because he did not have companionship and thus he felt unaccepted. I found through his explanation of these people’s lives that he expressed his sorrow in not being able to have what he truly desired through his confusion of their sadness when they experienced the privilege of companionship and much more, yet they still cried for more to come. For to him companionship alone would be enough to give to him peace and happiness that could last for a lifetime.

     To me this passage gave meaning to the pages in Frankenstein through its expression of Frankenstein’s monster’s confusion of these peoples sadness, and also through its insights into life. I found that many other passages entranced me in the book of Frankenstein, and I thoroughly enjoyed what I have read so far, and I cannot wait to read even more!

     I found it easier to understand Frankenstein after understanding some of its background. Here is an online summary that explains the history behind the making of Mary Shelly’s “Frankenstein” very well: http://public.wsu.edu/~delahoyd/frank.comment1.html

Works Cited:

Hunter, J. Paul. "Frankenstein." Shelly, Mary. Frankenstein. Chicago: Norton & Company, 1818. 74.

I found the picture here:
Productions, 5. Pints. "Prepare. Protect. Preserve." Arizona Family Trust Estate Planning | Living Will, Asset Protection, Gilbert. Family First Estate & Corporate Services. Web. 26 Sept. 2011. <http://familytrust4you.com/>.