Monstrosity and Prejudice

The exploration of what makes a monster—external appearance versus internal action—and the cruelty of judging by looks.

1 Book 1.3 hr read

Summaries

Frankenstein; or, the modern prometheus

Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft

A young scientist’s ambition to animate life creates a sentient creature, whose rejection by humanity spirals into a cycle of vengeance that destroys the creator and everyone he loves.

Monstrosity and Prejudice 76 min