Introduction
Rebecca Laurence’s article titled Why Frankenstein is the story that defines our fears tells how the character Frankenstein was created. The article also suggests that this hero has similarities with equivalent characters in different countries of the world. In addition, songs, comics, video games, and other stories have been created about Frankenstein that is a continuation of the original story. Even though the stories about Frankenstein are somewhat frightening, they remain popular and attract people to get acquainted.
Frankenstein
Frankenstein is a symbiosis of science and fiction, which makes his image frightening but exciting. A brilliant scientist has created a monster that is terrible in appearance and does not know how to talk. This image was a resounding success with film studios, particularly Hollywood, and allowed directors and screenwriters to continue working on the Frankenstein project. Works dedicated to Frankenstein are compared with the great works of Shakespeare and Greek myths.
For Frankenstein to express his thoughts, feelings and desires, he was later endowed with a voice and education. People have no sympathy for this monster, which makes his tragedy even deeper. The unfriendly, evil, distrustful attitude of people makes heroes cruel and vindictive. This demonstrates how strong an impact non-compliance with generally accepted standards of beauty can have on any being who suffers from loneliness because of his own appearance.
Conclusion
In conclusion, even though the story of Frankenstein is a narrative about a monstrous monster, it is still popular to this day. Various interpretations, story continuations, comics, and songs are created. Frankenstein is a story about what human rejection of creatures that do not meet specific standards can lead to. In addition, this story shows what consequences this rejection can conduct. Although the works about Frankenstein are no longer new, people are still interested in them, and modern directors tend to create something similar.