The Act of Nurturing

Even though vengeance can overtake one's mind, the act of nurturing is inscribed in human nature. In Mary Shelley's novel "Frankenstein", the creature is rejected by his creator and human kind. As a result, the creature is fueled by vengeance and wants revenge on his creator. However, throughout this process, human nature causes the creature to be nurturing. Furthermore, the creature's spontaneous acts of nurture, cause him to learn and crave knowledge.

The creature stumbles upon a cottage with a family who reside in it. Due to his previous encounters with humans, the understands his hideous features do not allow him to integrate into society. Therefore, he is isolated from society. The creature doesn't attempt to interact with his neighbors, the Delacey's. "I was in reality the monster that I am...Alas! I did not yet entirely know the fatal effects of this miserable deformity. "Although, the creature provides the Delacey's with firewood and discontinues stealing their food. "I often took his tools...and brought home firing sufficient for the consumption of several days." His actions demonstrate how the creature cared for his neighbors.

In an attempt to form a friendship with the Delacey's, the creature is rejected once again. The creature-acting on vengeance- burns down their cottage. "The cottage was quickly enveloped by the flames." However, the creature is still inclined to nurture human beings. He proved this when the creature rescued a girl from drowning. "Suddenly her foot slipped and she fell into the rapid stream. [I] saved her, and dragged her to shore." The creature is naturally inclined to save the girl, thus demonstrating his nurturing ability.