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Originally Posted by Sethomas
Umm, when I read that book it seemed like the monster was the most intelligent character in the story. Certainly the most eloquent.
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Shelley showed the monster's inner feelings to contrast the monster against the stupid, evilness of society. Even though the creature was simple, by academic standards, he was intelligent by common sense standards and recognized the value mankind placed on looks and intelligence and how wrong it was.