Frankenstein's monster compared to Christ?

Question

This is for a research paper. Only if you've read the book, please.

The monster and Christ are similar in that: they have both been sinned against by all of mankind, but technically can't be blamed, and are both willing to make a sacrifice. The monster, in the end, vows to sacrifice himself by burning himself.

How do I fit this into the theme that man should not play God? Victor decided to create a human being, trespassing in to God's territory, and is severely punished when all of his loved ones die.

Help?

If it helps, I want to know how to put the two themes together.

Maybe I should've put this in the literature section.

Oh wow. Angel, you are the most ignorant person I have ever met.

I am not even kidding, if I was your mother, I would put you up for adoption in a second, and I would hope that no one adopts you and that you will stay in an orphanage for the rest of your worthless life.

There's nothing similar between them? Ha. Jesus died and was resurrected, and the monster was made up of old body parts, so they both came back from the dead didn't they?

I am not looking at this from a religious view, I am looking at this very technically. Anyone with a brain could figure that out.

And Angel, the monster did not have a criminal brain. Did you even read the book or was it too hard for you? The monster had a better heart than Frankenstein himself, he tried to save the little girl and chopped wood for De Lacey, the old man. Does that sound like the work of a criminal? He only became evil because he was neglected.

Let me put it this way. Hypothetically, say God neglected Jesus. I realize that's not possible, but wrap your brain around this, would Jesus have been sinless? No.

Frankenstein did play God, but he had a motive. If you read the book, you can tell that after his mother died, he did not want his loved ones to die and wanted to help others. Are those bad intentions? No. He didn't just say, "Oh yeah I think I'll play God today." Seriously, do you know how to read?

Why don't you give your head a serious shake, and pray for some common courtesy? Thanks.

Answer 1

Yes, go to the literature site. To compare Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to Frankenstein, is positively the most ridiculous statement I have heard on this site. If I were your teacher you would get and "F". Christ has nothing in common with the beast. Christ was sinless, the monster had a criminal brain. Christ killed no one, the monster, killed people including a child. Jesus said anyone who harms a little it would be better that he have a millstone tied around his neck and thrown into the lake. Christ came to this world by His will and the will of His Father to save mankind and restore the relationship between God and man. Frankenstein, just wanted to be God. Give your head a serious shake and pray for wisdom.

Answer 2

science experiment gone wild...ok seriously, i read the book by mary shelley..really she was identifying with the monster cuz her mom gave birth to her back in the days when things weren't quite so sanitary...and died....homebirth something went wrong...to answer ur question...Victor played God and it ruined his life...i guess u can say that the scene when the monster hides out in the farm and sees the french family, he wants to be included. Christ can be compared..cuz he loved those that persecuted him...like the family is sooo scared of the monster...and does not want him to come near them...they don't realize that he brought the wood and helped the family. But really, he feels horrible about having tried to take revenge against Victor for giving him this life that he did not want and burns himself...Christ on the other hand knew this was in God's plan so he sacrificed not having killed or done any of the things the monster did...instead...he decided to sacrifice so that we would be able to reunite with him when all things pass...i hope this makes sense...well, I can't think of a better analogy...good luck.

Answer 3

Ah but poor Victor doesn't have God's detachment from His creation, nor is he worshiped for or by his flawed creation. So now I wonder, what does that mean for people with a mind to ponder? And the insight to look beyond the obvious?

Answer 4

So they both created monsters whats your point