Frankenstein #2

In the novel Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, the creature finally gets the courage to approach De Lacy and the other people living in the cabin. During this scene, we get a good glance into the true personality of the monster. In this part of the novel, the reader learns that De Lacy is blind. Since De Lacy is blind, he looks at the monster with a perspective that is new to the monster. De Lacy is able to listen to the Monster without being terrified of his appearances. For the first time, the monster is able to express his true feelings and emotions. "I am a unfortunate and deserted creature; I look around, and I have no relation or friend on earth" (Shelley, 95). The Monster is quickly judged by a blind man. The Monster is judged for his personality versus his appearance. For the first time, the Monster has made a friend; a companion. Unfortunately, the first good thing that has happened to the Monster is taken away when he is faced with the family of De Lacy. Sometimes, as in the novel, it takes a new perspective to see past the appearance and see the personality of the person.