Frankenstein - The Humanity of the Monster Sometimes in novels like Frankenstein, the author's motivations are unclear. It is clear, however, that one of the many themes presented by Mary Shelley is the humanity of Victor Frankenstein's creation. Although she presents evidence both for and against the humanity of creation, it is evident that this being is indeed human. His humanity is not only manifested in his physical being, but also in his intellectual and emotional thoughts. His humanity is based on the fact that being human does not mean coming from a specific genetic chain and having a family to identify with, but adopting many of the distinctive traits that set humans apart from other animals in this world. In fact, calling Victor's creation a "monster" doesn't support the argument that he's human, so for the sake of this case his name will be Phil. Although Victor comes to hate Phil, it is important to understand his motivations. creation. When Frankenstein discovers the power to give life, he wonders whether he should attempt to create a being like himself or one with a simpler organization (81). He finally decides to create a man, a human life form. He did indeed make a larger frame, but the structure was designed in the same way as that of man. Victor even claims to have chosen Phil's features as handsome, with proportionate limbs and parts that he strove to form with such pain and care (85). Once Phil is endowed with life, during the first days of his existence, he heads out into the world. forests near Ingolstadt. Although not to the same degree as man, he feels pain, hunger and temperature sensations here... middle of paper ...... Phil, because he didn't give a name. He was either called “monster” or “demon”. The name "Phil" was given to the monster in order to demonstrate his humanity, just as Shelley made the monster articulate and intelligent, caring and caring so that his humanity could be argued for in the first place. "I imagined that they would be disgusted, until, by my gentle manner and the conciliation of my words, I won first their favor, and then their love. (*Milton, John. Paradise Lost. In Shelly 294-96.)Milton, John. In Shelly, Mary. NP: Broadview., 1999. Shelley, Mary. Frankenstein or the Modern Prometheus. February 1-28, 2002"International Wolf Center. February 26, 2002. http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Forum/8388/wolf.html