Analysis on how the monster is represented

Physical appearance - His limbs were in proportion, yellow skin scarcely covered the work of
muscles and arteries beneath, hair was a lustrous black and flowing, teeth a pearly whiteness,
shrivelled complexion and straight black lips. These luxuriances only formed a more horrid contrast
and shows that even if there are some nice features, the negative and positive contrast creates the
wretched look of the creature of Frankenstein.
Criteria for Physical appearance - Link the positive/negative contrast to the general stereotypes that
all monsters are hideous. Also talk about improvements to these limitations how the monster could
be represented in a better way to get rid of this common stereotype. This could be things such as
portraying the monster as a wonderful creature and not neglecting the creature.
Dialogue - Frankenstein chooses not to speak or interact with his creature. This could show that
Frankenstein is afraid of his monster. This could show that Frankenstein is too agonised about the
monster’s physical appearance to speak to his creation. This leaves the monster speechless, sparking
a second stereotype that monsters have an inability to be intelligent which is not true because you
see the monster getting more intelligent as the play goes on.
Criteria for Dialogue - Make sure to refer to the neglect in dialogue and how it links to the
stereotype mentioned. Also talk about how the stereotype is false involving the evolution of the
monster as the play goes on. Speak about how this could be improved. Ideas such as making the
monster speak at creation as well as changing Frankenstein’s verbal feelings so that the monster can
be more intellectual.
Actions - The monster is portrayed as “a lifeless thing that laid dead before me”. This shows
Frankenstein’s negative views on what the monster is. As well as this, convulsive motion agitated
its limbs is another quote mentioned. These two quotations show us the common stereotype that
monsters aren’t human and monsters are unlively and they come from the dead. This could mean
monsters are often seen as depressing. This creates a huge physical otherness for the monster.
Criteria for actions – Make sure to reference to the quotations and how they affect Frankenstein’s
perceptions and the link to the stereotypes. Mention how this all links to the physical otherness of
the monster. Try to explain how the stereotype can be broken. Ideas such as the monster able to
have basic movements and to represent him in a livelier way. This could be making his skin colour
of more human tone or making the contrast of his eyes to his eye sockets less bold.