"Man! you may hate; but beware! Your hours will pass in dread and misery, and soon the bolt will fall which must ravish from you your happiness forever. Are you to be happy, while I grovel in the intensity of my wretchedness? You can blast my other passions; but revenge remains - revenge, henceforth dearer than light or food! I may die; but first you, my tyrant and tormentor, shall curse the sun that gazes on your misery" (page 123).
This was about the point that I decided to start referring to him as a monster instead of a creature. Originally, I believed him to be just a misunderstood creation. He was judged as a monster without ever knowing him; therefore, I thought he should hardly be called a "monster" since he really was not a bad creature. However, the actions and motivations of the creature change, and I now believe him to be a monster. His motivations are now based on revenge and a hatred of humankind rather than just the initial frustration at being rejected. He seems to completely turn evil after Frankenstein refuses his demand for creating a mate. His change in motivation leads to the change in his "name." He speaks and acts now out of hatred and vengeance; thus, I believe he should now be called a monster instead of being given the title of "creature" out of courtesy.
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