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Framed as a Monster? The Dark Real Story Behind Frankenstein’s Glorious Mayhem! When Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein first captivated readers in 1818, it was more than just a gothic novel—it was a terrifying mirror held up to humanity’s fear of scientific ambition, creation, and rejection. Often mythologized as a simplescientist’s glorious yet doomed glory, the true story behind Victor Frankenstein’s creation reveals a far darker, more complex narrative: one where the “monster” is not just a creature born from science, but a tragic figure misunderstood, revealed, and ultimately framed as a monster—perhaps unfairly. ### Beyond the Label: Who Was Really the Monster? At the heart of Frankenstein lies a profound question: Who deserves blame for the horror that unfolds? Victor Frankenstein, the brilliant but arrogant creator, prides himself on “dawning a new era” through science—yet abandons his creation the moment it comes to life. His obsession with unnatural discovery ignites a chain of violence, betrayal, and despair. The “monster” is not gifted with madness or malice at birth; instead, it is shaped by rejection, isolation, and cruelty—forces Victor himself unleashed by fear.