Calling Dr. Frank, Sr.

By | RING ANNE DING | The Monster, also known as Frank N. Stein, Jr. The boy needs a name instead of Monster, which has given him an antisocial outlook on life. So, around here we just call him Frankie or Jr. and he says that he likes that “a lot.” Frankie continues “having a first name instead of Monster, gives me something to look forward in the morning and a good reason to get up and face our beautiful world.” Most can agree that this simple action solves about 95% of Frankie’s antisocial behavioral problems, see how easy—-peasy—easy. In Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein—- A journey of creation, rejection, and despair has created a journey which many fans have followed down many paths and roads. The tale of Dr. Frank N. Stein, Sr.’s, (F.A.C.E.) child is one that weaves together themes of ambition, morality, and the consequences of human hubris. Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, first published in 1818, explores the tragic and horrific story of a scientist, Dr. Victor Frank N. Stein, Sr. and the child he creates. The boy, as portrayed in Shelley’s narrative, is far from the mindless villain that popular culture often portrays; instead, he is a complex character driven by a series of unfortunate circumstances. This essay will explore the boy’s journey from creation to his eventual demise, focusing on the factors that shape his identity, his relationship with his Dad, and the impact of societal rejection on his development. We are so proud of Frankie that we have decided to award his progress with Three Doctoral Degrees. And they are as follows: Anthropology, Psychology, and Social Sciences. Now, that’s a lot better Dr. Frankie N. Stein, Jr. It has been rumored that he is so proud and would like to become a Theory Academician, as well as, a tenured professor at a not so liberal arts university. Creation of the Boy—-the birth of an outcast Frankie Jr.’s existence begins in the laboratory of Dr. Victor Frank N. Stein, Sr., (F.A.C.E.) who is consumed by a desire to conquer death and unlock the secrets of life. Victor’s obsession with this idea blinds him to the moral implications of his actions, and he creates a boy that, though intended to be perfect, is horrifying in appearance. Frankie Jr.’s physical form—a grotesque amalgamation of body parts from various corpses—instantly repulses Victor, who is horrified by the very thing he has created. In a moment of panic and revulsion, Victor abandons the boy, leaving him to fend for himself in a world that is unprepared for its existence.

The boy’s initial experiences are marked by confusion and a desperate desire for companionship. He is thrust into a world of sensory overload and isolation, having no knowledge of language, social norms, or even basic survival skills. His first attempts to interact with humans are met with fear and violence, reinforcing his sense of alienation. The boy’s initial innocence is evident when he first encounters a family living in a cottage. By observing them, he learns about human emotions, relationships, and language. However, his attempts to communicate and connect with them are unsuccessful. The family, upon seeing his appearance, rejects and flees from him, further cementing his sense of being an outsider. Frankie, Jr.’s struggles for acceptance in the wild and woolly world of his day. As Frankie moves through the world, he becomes increasingly aware of the nature of his rejection. His first real encounter with human society is traumatic, as the villagers he meets react to his homely appearance with fear and violence. This harsh treatment fuels his bitterness and resentment towards humanity, particularly his dad, the man who created him but failed to provide him with the guidance or love a father figure should. Frankie’s initial attempts at kindness and understanding are ignored or met with violence, further deepening his sense of loneliness. Frankie’s relationship with his father, Dr,. Victor Frank N. Stein, Sr. is pivotal in understanding his descent into rage and violence. He initially seeks out his dad in the hopes of explaining his plight and asking for a companion, a female counterpart who would share his misery and offer him the chance for happiness. However, Victor refuses, and the boy’s plea is met with rejection. This decision is one of the most significant turning points in the story. It is not just the denial of a companion that breaks the boy, but the realization that His dad, the one person who should have cared for him, has forsaken him entirely. Frankie’s plea for a companion is reasonable given his extreme loneliness and isolation, but Victor, driven by fear of creating another child, refuses to help him. This moment of rejection marks the beginning of Frankie’s violent path. In the absence of a supportive family or mentor, the boy is forced to live in isolation, with no guidance or moral framework. His suffering intensifies as he watches the happiness of the De Lacey family, a group of kind and loving people whom he befriends from a distance.

He learns from them the values of love, compassion, and familial bonds, but he is painfully aware that these qualities are beyond his reach. Frankie’s growing bitterness is further fueled by his sense of injustice: he is cursed with an appearance that makes love and affection impossible for him to attain. This internal struggle between his desire for connection and the harsh reality of his rejection leads the boy to a profound sense of anger and betrayal which exasperate his depression, psychosis and antisocial behavior(s). Frankie’s descent into revenge because the boy’s internal conflict escalates, and he becomes consumed by thoughts of revenge against Dr. Victor Frank N. Stein, Sr. His desire for retribution is not born out of pure malice, but from a deep sense of injustice and the realization that his creator is responsible for his suffering. The boy feels that his dad has abandoned him, not only physically but emotionally, leaving him to navigate a world filled with hostility and cruelty. This sense of betrayal drives him to commit acts of violence, first killing his uncle, William, and later framing an innocent woman, Justine, for the crime. These acts of vengeance are Frankie’s attempts to make his dad feel the same pain and suffering that he has endured since his creation. The murder of William is a particularly poignant moment in the narrative, as it highlights the boy’s twisted sense of justice. He does not kill William out of personal malice but sees him as an expression of his dad, the person who caused his pain. The death of William sets off a chain of events that leads to the boys’s confrontation with his dad. Frankie’s demands that his dad create a female companion for him, promising that if his wish is granted, he will retreat into the wilderness with his companion and leave humanity in peace. However, daddy’s refusal to create another child ultimately leads to Frankie’s further descent into vengeance. This rejection sets in motion the tragic final events of the novel, as the boy kills daddy’s loved ones one by one, culminating in the death of Elizabeth, Frankie’s stepmom. Dad and his son, a relationship of symbiosis in which is self-destructive in nature. The dynamic between Dad and the boy is one of mutual destruction, with both characters locked in a cycle of revenge and misery. Dad’s obsession with his creation ultimately leads to his own undoing. He spends years chasing the his son across Europe, driven by a desire to destroy the very thing he strive to finally create.

Frankie, in turn, continues his campaign of vengeance, refusing to let his dad live in peace until he has witnessed the destruction of everything he holds dear. The relationship between the two characters is not one of simple animosity but one of mutual dependence. Frankie’s dad is unable to escape the consequences of his actions, while Frankie is forever trapped in a world of isolation and rejection. The tragic irony of the novel is that both characters are victims of their own choices. Victor, in his pursuit of scientific knowledge, creates a being that he is unable to control or nurture. Frankie is, born out of this ambition, is doomed to a life of misery and violence because of Victor’s negligence. Both characters are destroyed by their own creations, and their fates are intertwined in a tragic dance that leads to their ultimate demise. Frankie’s final moments—-a tale of regret and redemption and introspection of life’s choices and interpersonal relationships with his kin folk. In the final chapters of Frank N. Stein, the boy expresses his deep regret for the pain he has caused. After his father’s death, the of a cycle of vengeance does not end, but it also leaves a lingering question about the responsibility of creators toward their creations and the consequences of rejecting the vulnerable. The tragic complexity of the Frankie’s creation was not his fault and we should have compassion toward him and his creation. We can only hope and pray that Dr. Frank N. Stein, Sr. would keep his jeans pulled up and zipper zipped, and should not be like that Darwin guy when he has a desire to create monsters because he is a horrible father. In Frank N. Stein, Mary Shelley presents a nuanced portrayal of the Boy, not as a mere antagonist but as a deeply complex and tragic figure. From his creation to his final moments, the Boy’s journey is one of suffering, rejection, and a desperate search for love and acceptance. His story highlights the dangers of unchecked ambition, the need for empathy, and the consequences of isolating those who are like him. Frankie Jr.’s tale is a reflection of the human condition, reminding us that even the most homely of beings may be shaped by the circumstances of their creation and the world’s response to them. Ultimately, the boy is a victim of both Dr. Victor Frank N. Stein, Sr.’s ambition and the cruelty of society and his tragic end, the novel’s exploration of the limits of human knowledge and the importance of compassion in our interactions with others.

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