Killing People Makes Them Dead

"You think killing people will make them like you, but it doesn't.  It just makes them dead."

Wise words from another musical of something that wasn't intended to be sung - A Very Potter Musical.  Voldemort is right in this theatrical version of the popular book - killing people indeed makes them dead.  In both the book and musical version of Frankenstein, however, the monster does not understand this concept.  All he wants is to be loved by his creator and to be accepted by the other creatures in the world, but his uglyness and extreme strength do not allow this.  Because his creator hates him and leaves him on his own, he goes on a killing spree to take his revenge.  And, though I haven't read this far in the book, in the musical when someone finally accepts him, he squashes them when he tries to hug them.  Tragic.  For something that just wants a little love, the monster is having some serious trouble.  When he enters a village, he is chased away by angry mobs.  When he goes to find his "father" he is cursed with the words,"Begone, vile insect! or rather, stay, that I may trample you to dust."  Ouch.  Bad day.  Even though the monster is evil and scary, you can't help feeling a little sorry for him.  He didn't ask to be created and its not his fault he is so ugly.  I'm still enjoying the book, and its weird how many different emotions this bad guy can make you experience.  I'm looking forward to reading more.