The Monster with a Heart

Joben Ryan A. Padre

2013 - 42972

The story of Frankenstein’s Monster is one of the most widely known horror tales with a plot influenced by science. Viewers, especially those in the 1900’s, were absolutely thrilled and horrified at the concept of the movie because the implication of science makes any story more realistic. Science can make the impossible possible and vice versa.

This was the case with “The Bride of Frankenstein” as the story tackled scientists who created living beings which were regarded by people as monsters. Indeed, science has done a huge part in shaping the concept of Frankenstein’s Monster and also influenced how people reacted to it but the story also presented science is its own perspective. The film showed that science can make a person divine in terms of creation since Frankenstein was able to make two living creatures. This ability can be associated to God’s power. However, along with the concept of morality, religion is a subjective manner and can vary with different people. The movie showcased a storyline wherein the main characters are in a constant struggle of what is right or wrong and what they need and want. Frankenstein somewhat knew what is good and bad but he did everything for the person he loved.

Surprisingly, regardless of how ruthless the Monster is portrayed in the film, it still showed signs of kindness, friendliness, and the capability to sacrifice himself for the good of many at certain points of the story. In my opinion, as the Monster was given the ability to speak in the film, we were able to truly understand how he feels. We saw that the Monster had feelings too, and that he needed a Bride to make him happy. Though it appeared as if the Monster was made dumb, I think he actually just wanted to be happy but he wasn’t able to distinguish right from wrong. The Monster was depicted in the movie as a creature with real feelings and this made him genuine.

The Monster may be morbid and scary, but we were still able to somehow connect with him because just like us, he has feelings too. He may be man-made, but one can make the argument that the Monster has a heart like us.