Differences | C & C | Joseph Huynh # 4

 Differences—

Both of the novels have a certain style to them. To Kill a Mockingbird was written like a biography of a little girl, Scout. Frankenstein seemed more of a piece of fiction. To Kill a Mockingbird is a story about a racial discrimination within a small society of Alabama where a Tom Robinson, a black man, was accused of raping a white woman. Although this accusation is a lie, none of the white citizens in town would believe that the black man was innocent. To Kill a Mockingbird was focused on the humans. In Frankenstein, the story was focused on a monster and his early years living as a man made from body parts found in a graveyard. Frankenstein’s family was a rich family whereas Atticus and his family were poor throughout the Great Depression. To Kill a Mockingbird ends with Scout learning many valuable lessons throughout life about not judging anyone, putting oneself in another’s shoes, and that moral education is a must for a peaceful society. Frankenstein had more a sad ending because Frankenstein and his family basically. Frankenstein was ill numerous times and his health couldn’t stand the coldness and he died and his family was killed by the monster and heartbreak. Both novels are very different stories but they are very good novels and you cannot not go wrong with reading either one of them. I really enjoyed both of the novels and wish that these classics may still be read for decades to come. 

The Novels Overall | C & C | Joseph Huynh # 3

The Novels Overall—

I really enjoyed reading To Kill a Mocking Bird and Frankenstein. They both have very unique storyline, events, and characters that make the novels attractive classics. To Kill a Mockingbird is a book that many people, especially Americans, can relate to. The story took place during the Great Depression and at a time where racism was apart of regular society. Frankenstein also provided a superb story with excellent portrayal of characters, but it wasn’t something I could relate to. I have never seen a monster in my life but I have seen people of color being discriminated by bigoted people. I have seen black people be treated poorly and judged by stereotypes. I have seen Hispanic people made fun of, especially the day laborers at hardware stores. I have seen Asian Americans been bullied because of their lack of ability to stand up for themselves. To Kill a Mockingbird takes place in America, a familiar society where I have learned about racism and can feel the pain of those who have been afflicted by it. Don’t get me wrong, I love both novels but To Kill a Mockingbird could have passed as a biography of a little girl living in Alabama and that felt more connected with this novel than Frankenstein which kind of had a science fiction tint to it. Overall, both novels were great and their unique ways and I would, with no doubt, recommend them to anyone who is itching for an inspirational and classic book to read

Mutual Problems | C & C | Joseph Huynh # 2

Mutual Problems—

Throughout both novels, there are flaws scatter in both the societies portrayed. In To Kill a Mockingbird, the story took place in the South during the Great Depression. It was a time when racism and discrimination was still prominent in the United States. African Americans were not allowed to do many things with the rest of the white society. African Americans could not vote and weren’t encouraged to associate with the white society. It must have been a really hard time to grow up in as an African American. I can imagine myself being an outlier in society were people judge you based on stereotypes and your appearance, it is not easy growing up in a bigoted neighborhood being the one that stood out. It is also the similar case for the monster of Frankenstein, the monster wandered throughout Europe and it was the only hideous eight foot monster walking around. Abandon by his creator, I have no difficulty understanding the way the monster felt. The monster felt betrayed and angry that it was abandon by the one who had created him and on top of that, everywhere he went were people scream with fear and only to be shot and driven out of town by an angry mob. Both Tom Robinson and the monster grew up in societies where they are so different in appearance that they are not welcome in the location they reside in. The solution to both of these problems would be that if only society would give Tom and the monster a chance to establish a kind relationship with them It is only then that everyone may live in peace. 

Simliar Themes | C & C | Joseph Huynh # 1

Similar Themes—

To Kill a Mockingbird and Frankenstein are both absolutely very entertaining novels that is not like others that get boring on the first couple of pages. Although the storylines were different, they shared one theme—inequality. In To Kill a Mockingbird, Tom Robinson was the target of discrimination because of his skin color. In Frankenstein, the monster was the victim of rejection because he looked hideous and dangerous. Both novels feature characters that were never really given a chance to make a first impression primarily because of their appearance. Tom Robinson is an ordinary citizen who works hard but falsely accused of a shameful crime. Boo Radley was also misunderstood especially the neighborhood children and that Radley was picture as an ugly man barricaded in his house. It was true, Radley’s house was not the best. It was dilapidated and messy. In under all of the accusations and lies, Scout and Jem find out that Radley is actually a very nice man that has been misunderstood because of his mischievous childhood as a teenager. Radley gives candy to the children of the neighborhood and save the lives of Scout and Jem from Bob Ewell. In Frankenstein, the monster is also a nice person. It was new to life and needed someone to love him. Unfortunately, the monster never met that person and that is why he turned out as a vicious murderer seeking revenge on his creator, Frankenstein. All in all, the inequality is present throughout both novels and taught lessons through misunderstood characters.

Final Thoughts | Frankenstein | Joseph Huynh # 4

Final Thoughts on Frankenstein—

Frankenstein was overall an entertaining novel. I really liked that the novel was written as a flashback because it was interesting to see Frankenstein’s story being heard through a sailor’s point of view. The sailor found an eight foot tall man riding a sled being pulled by dogs and a few minutes later a smaller man was in pursuit of the eight foot tall man. The sailors took the smaller man, Frankenstein, and tried to save him from the cold snow. That is when the story of the monster was told. It must have been odd for the sailors to hear such a tale. Unfortunately, Frankenstein died after he told his tale and the monster arrives on the ship to say good bye to his creator. The sailors took the monster to America in the end for scientific study. The flashback format was really cool. One can visualize it as being a sandwich—sailors, Frankenstein’s tale, sailors, and the ending as a tooth pick to hold everything together. I believe this is the first book I read that used this “sandwich” format. I liked how the novel was written to keep readers with their eyes glue to the pages because the story plot was very interesting in which a misunderstood creation finds rejection and resorts to revenge on his creator. It is a experience that definitely needs to be read to be believed. The novel was like watch a horror movie through a book with gruesome detailed words describing the events in the novel especially the deaths of the character and the descriptions of the monster.  Overall, Frankenstein was an entertaining book that I am sure won’t disappoint new readers.

Meaning | Frankenstein | Joseph Huynh # 3

The Meaning behind Frankenstein—

Frankenstein is a novel that is about a sailors finding Frankenstein and he tells the story of what has happened, so basically the story is written through the point of view of a flashback. Frankenstein was an entertaining novel that also, like To Kill a Mockingbird, expresses a deeper meaning, moral, or lesson. The novel teaches that misunderstanding one another will lead to chaos. The death of the Frankenstein family was responsible for the misunderstanding of a creator and his creation. The novel teaches us that fear plays apart in people and their reactions. Society rejected Frankenstein because they were afraid of him and because he was hideous. The people did not give the monster a chance to prove to them that he is not evil but a creature that wants to be a loved member of society. Everyone needs to be loved and without that love, one cannot live through life properly and most of the time, they turn into something undesirable such as a murderer. To aid his loneliness, the monster asks Frankenstein to make a female monster to be its companion to repay for all the pain abandonment has brought him. Frankenstein agrees but halfway through the process, Frankenstein again becomes horrified and stopped making the female monster. He dumps all of the body parts in the water. The monster threatens that he will get his revenge at the Frankenstein’s wedding. It made me very sad that the monster couldn’t be satisfied or find enjoyment in his life. All in all, Frankenstein teaches us to give everyone a chance to make a first impression and that misunderstanding one another will most likely lead to unfortunate events.

Themes | Frankenstein | Joseph Huynh # 2

Themes—

Many themes are expressed throughout Frankenstein. As we read, the theme of rejection appears the most often. The monster is a hideous creature and on top of that, it is 8 feet tall and very scary looking. It does not surprise me that people are afraid of the monster but it saddens me that the monster is actually a very nice creature that happens to be misunderstood. The monster wonders through many places but is shunned and driven out every time he is seen in public. The monster finds himself in a cottage that belong to the Delacy Family. There is a crack in the cottage that the monster looks through and observes the everyday lives of the Delacy Family. He finds that they are a loving family of two grown siblings looking after their blind father. The monster finds love and acceptance in what he witnesses for the following months he stayed at the cottage. The monster finds books in the forest and documents by Frankenstein, his creator, and becomes enraged by the abandonment of his “father.” Rejection, in my opinion is the theme that the novel revolves around the entire time. The second biggest theme would have to be misunderstanding. The monster is a eight foot newborn and needs to learn about life so he was not evil or did malicious things in the early stage of his life. Frankenstein is frightened by is creation and leaves it. The abominable monster turns evil because he believes he was abandoned by his own creator but it does not know that it was he appearance that made him secluded from society. Frankenstein hates what the monster had done to his life—killing his family. The monster wanted revenge that is the product of misunderstanding.