"I perceived, as the shape came nearer (sight tremendous and abhorred!) that it was the wretch whom I had created." Page 68
Knowing by now that this is not the stereotypical monster we see at Halloween, I am nonetheless impressed with the magnificence of the creature. For one, his physical appearance seems both awe inspiring and terrible at the same time. To imagine a gargantuan, man-like figure approaching at inhuman speeds is frightening as well as exciting. The physical ability of the creature, to be stronger than any man and with better coordination and ability, seems to create a certain fear about it. Yet its intellectual capacity is the real shocker in the story. This creature is eloquent and well-spoken to Victor. In fact, it seems more eloquent after two years than Victor himself. It is extremely intelligent. Yet despite its' intelligence, it reacts to events in animal-like ways, making it a dangerous and difficult foe to compete with.
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