The Tragic Figure of Frankenstein’s Creature: A Reflection on Humanity

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Mary Shelley’s **Frankenstein**, published in 1818, is a literary masterpiece that continues to captivate readers with its haunting themes of creation, ambition, and the complex nature of humanity. One of the most compelling aspects of the novel is the character of **Frankenstein’s Creature**. Often referred to as “the monster” or simply “the Creature,” he is a tragic figure misunderstood and mistreated by society. Shelley’s Creature is not ...