In both the human and animal eyes Grendel is seen like a monster. In conclusion, Grendel can be seen as a monster and could be a good character, which has been though a lot in his life. With no one to neither talk to nor interact with, this lonesome life is what ignited the fire that made him the way he is. You could say he is a bad character if you see things in your perspective, but did you ever try to see it in his point of view? For example, human killings animals, does that mean we are monster.
I personally define a monster as a being, whether human, animal or something of another shape, that acts immorally, fiendish, and or vile. My idea of what a monster is isn’t defined by its looks or aesthetics because looks are subjective. My idea of a monster is defined by its intentions and its actions. Questions to reflect over when considering whether or not something is a monster would include, what does the monster do and can what it does be considered good or evil? Grendel, the first creature in the epic, was a beast driven mad by jealousy and envy.
The first, and most forgivable, type of sin is the lack of self-control over ones actions. Dante describes sins as falling into primitive desires like animals often do. These sins of lust, hunger, and wrath are considered animalistic in nature because they display a failure to use God-given minds to judge their actions. For this reason Dante feels pity for the sinners but ultimately still places them in Hell for failing to use the strength God gave them. In Canto VI the punisher, as well as the punished, are described as “dog-like”.
But later as a result of rejection and bigotry, leads him to hurt others and become a dangerous creature. Lastly the society can also be considered to be monsters by discriminating and judging the creature because of its unnatural way of creation and outlook without really knowing or understanding his intentions and just assuming he was
Upon seeing the creature in years, Victor is completely filled with hatred and angst. Contrast to a normal reaction to a lost “son,” Victor shows tremendous hate and fear towards the creature, “‘Devil...Begone, vile insect!”(81) These few words express the bottled up emotions Frankenstein has had deep within, and finally is able to express upon seeing the creature. However, this emotion from Frankenstein only adds more depth to the creatures response. The creature knows Frankensteins hate towards him, but during the confrontation the creature is able to vent and show his human tendencies. “[Y]ou, my creator, detest and spurn me, thy creature, to whom thou art bound by ties only dissoluble by the annihilation of one of us.”(81) Although Frankenstein hates the creature, there is no denying the bond they share.
Throughout Macbeth, by William Shakespeare, cruelty surrounds the people from the inside and out. The characters begin the story as heart-welcoming souls, but as the story proceeds, cruelty forces the worst out of people. Macbeth demonstrates many attributes of a cruel man. His cruel mind leads him to be delirious as he murders his own king, Duncan. Sometimes, people need an object or attribute so badly they can bring out the worst of themselves.
However, even once Richard realises he can do nothing to prevent his defeat, he asserts that he would rather fulfil his hellish role with pride than retreat in cowardice. Richard is able to influence and control those around him as a result of each individual’s desire for power. Yorkist society, as it is portrayed by Shakespeare, is one that emphasises structure, hierarchy and the importance of power, and this leads to a nobility full of self-absorbed, parochial beings. Richard believes he has been “cheated… by dissembling nature” and that the only compensation for his deformity can come through control over others – to him it seems like his right in place of the ability to “caper nimbly in a lady’s chamber”. Buckingham, Richard’s accomplice and “other self”, is also interested in furthering his political standing, and he decides that siding with Richard will be the most effective
The monster acts with extreme selfishness and from that comes unethical behaviour and actions. After not getting what he wanted, he promises to destroy Victor’s life and threatens him, by saying “I go; but remember, I shall be with you on your wedding-night" (137). The monster decides to unrightfully take revenge on Victor. The monster is so self-centred that it is incapable of acting ethical, and that its actions are solely to achieve its horrific goal. The above quote also ties in with one of the themes of the book, which is monstrosity.
They make Macbeth feel over confident with visions full of double meaning, which easily fools him into a state of content and invincibleness. They first capture his attentions when calling him the thane of Glamis (his original title) and thane of Cawdor. He doesn’t understand the second title, as there is already a thane of Cawdor, but is then informed that the King has appointed Macbeth thane of Cawdor because the previous thane of Cawdor is executed for treason. When Macbeth inquires about the prophesies coming true, Banquo tells him “...But ‘tis strange. / And oftentimes, to win us to out harm, / The instruments of darkness tell us truths,/ Win us with honest trifles, to betray’s/ In deepest consequence” (I.iii.121).
Just as many other people in the novel, Victor “judges a book by its cover.” He is in a sense evil, heartless and a complete coward. It may be argued he is the real monster in the story, not the creature. Frankenstein and society created a monster due to the mistreatment, bad judgment and the