Shelley compares the monster Victor creates to the novel itself. Once a person has an experience with one particular food or type of person they may let their opinions carry forward on to others.
At one time there was a notion that children could teach themselves. By letting children determine their own beliefs without being influenced by others, they will be better people. This did not work. Is our generation corrupt?
How does the monster represent the idea of raising children properly? Firstly, Victor does not even stick around long enough to raise him at all. Though the monster does not know right from wrong, he still choices to make some of the right decisions. Basically, the monster is a child.
Do parents push their children to do things that reflect on their job as parents? Are they made to prove something? Why does the monster try and hurt Victor by killing William? His initial desire is not to kill him but to make him a friend. The monster shows that he is resentful towards Victor for abandoning him. Does your maker owe you happiness? Victor owes him the very basics to help him grown into the being he wants to be.
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