Analyzing the Strength, Power, and Durability of Frankenstein's Monster

Introduction

In Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein, the famous creation of Victor Frankenstein, known as the Frankenstein monster, is a figure often shrouded in mystery and misconceptions. This analysis will delve into the specific aspects of the monster's strength, power, and durability as portrayed in the original novel, as well as explore how these traits have been enhanced in various adaptations.

Strength and Physical Prowess

When it comes to physical strength, the original Frankenstein novel provides us with a solid foundation to understand the capabilities of the creature. According to Frankenstein, the monster was created by stitching together the parts of various corpses. Specifically, Victor gathered large, rugged body parts from different dead men to create his creation.

In the novel, we are explicitly told that the monster is strong but not exceptionally so. Shelley writes: "The sweat broke out upon my forehead, and my hands trembled. Unterminated were the abscesses, and the joints of the muscles at the extremities were detached; but, though there was a fatal shkeep with the animal life, the ...