TITLE:
Humanity in Monstrosity: Monsters in Frankenstein and The Island of Doctor Moreau
AUTHORS:
Xinyue Su
KEYWORDS:
Monsters, Monstrosity, Humanity, Frankenstein, The Island of Doctor Moreau
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Applied Sciences,
Vol.13 No.8,
August
22,
2023
ABSTRACT: Monsters
are commonly stereotyped as horrible and grotesque creatures. But in Frankenstein and The Island of Doctor Moreau, Shelly and Wells both delineate some
complicated but meaningful monster characters. These monsters’ features and
natures represent their creator’s intention and purpose. In both texts,
monsters are ugly but benevolent, while their creators are eccentric and
monstrous. The relationship between men and monsters allows us to view the
definition of humanity from a more critical and objective perspective.