When the monster begins speaking on page 88, his eloquent speech patterns are the exact opposite of what the reader has been lead up until this point to believe. Given that Victor has talked about his creation as a monstrosity, it is logical to assume that he is the grunting beast portrayed as a monster in many horror movies. However, this is not the case. The unnamed creature is, in fact, an intelligent, articulate being. He is compassionate and logical, as Shelley portrays him as one who is indubitably endearing to the reader, who fully understands his plight to gain acceptance in a world he was not meant for.
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