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In the novel Frankenstein, Mary Shelley presents us with a “monster” whose very existence is complex and difficult. The monster takes his abandonment, abuse, neglect, and maltreatment and turns it into hatred and revenge upon his creator. In this panel discussion, our psychology faculty members will use Frankenstein’s monster as a lens through which we can understand psychological theory. Join us for a thought-provoking journey through the corridors of the mind as we seek to unravel one of literature's most enigmatic characters.
In the novel Frankenstein, Mary Shelley presents us with a “monster” whose very existence is complex and difficult. The monster takes his abandonment, abuse, neglect, and maltreatment and turns it into hatred and revenge upon his creator. In this panel discussion, our psychology faculty members will use Frankenstein’s monster as a lens through which we can understand psychological theory. Join us for a thought-provoking journey through the corridors of the mind as we seek to unravel one of literature's most enigmatic characters.
