Volume 2 Chapter 5 - Frankenstein

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What does the Monster learn from Felix’s teachings of Safie?
Language, history, geography, and societal complexities such as governments, law, religion, “chivalry, Christianity, and kings.”
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How does the monster react to the stories Felix shares with Safie. What is the irony of this?
The creature “wept” upon hearing the stories told to Safie as he didn’t understand how human beings, which he perceived as “godlike” could at the same be so “vicious” and murderous.
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What does the Monster learn about society?
The things that they hold in highest esteem are “unsullied descent” and “riches”, leaving anyone without a “vagabond and a slave”. As the monster does not have either he is doomed to be miserable
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In what way might the monster's views on society reflect the views of Shelley?
This may reflect Shelley’s views that society is shallow and obsessed with surfaces. These ideas are suggested at several other points in the book (such as her exploration of Rousseau’s theory). She uses the creature to look at society from the point
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What does the Creature’s response to the ‘Ruin of Empires’ and his knowledge of the evil in the world tell us about him?
This inability to understand cruelty adds to Shelley’s presentation of the creature based on Rousseau’s theory that humans are born benevolent. It overall shows us his complete innocence and goodness, contributing to his childlike personality and des
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In what way does the Monster’s acquisition of knowledge of the world help to create the grudge he bears Victor?
The monster’s acquisition of knowledge allows him to discover the various ways in which Victor has failed him, especially in contrast to the cottagers. Victor has deprived him of a heritage, a home, love, a family, nurture, natural development, and a
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