Jealousy In Frankenstein

In the novel, Frankenstein, the Monster is portrayed as a hideous gigantic creature that faces rejection and bitterness from his creator Victor and the society. Because the monster desires to be loved and accepted and not hated in the society he pleads in desperation and anger to have the company of a friend. The monster begins his plea with a question, which shows that he is unaware of how and what he has to undertake in order for his wish to be fulfilled. As the monster continues to plead, he reinforces his argument by constantly questioning the human mankind. Which shows that the monster is trying to understand the behavior of human nature and he fears that he will become evil and hateful like them. The monster states in his argument “the
desert mountains and dreary glaciers are my refuge”. Mountains and glaciers are examples of romanticism, which is a celebration of nature and provides solace, and warmth to individuals. The monster, however, mentions the mountains as a “desert” which means dry, barren region that lacks water. The “desert mountains” symbolize loneliness, hardship, wearisome and challenging obstacles that the monster has to face in order from his demand to be fulfilled. The monster also mentions the glaciers as a “dreary” which means dull and depressing. The “dreary glaciers” represent gloominess, darkness and frigidness that monster encounters to make sure that his demand is successful. The monster also asserts in his argument “the caves of ice, which I do not fear”, which is also another example of romanticism. The monster states “cave of ice” which is a cave containing ice. The “cave of ice” symbolizes mystery, tenebrosity, and risky. Even though, the monster uses romanticism in his statement, it is obvious that nature is going against him and is increasing his isolation.