Mary Shelley describes 'Frankenstein' as her "hideous progeny". To what extent does Frankenstein's "Creature" represent the true monstrosity of the novel?

AO1 - "Read, understand and respond to texts" AO2 - Language, Form and StructureAO3 - ContextAO4 - Range of vocab/sentence structureAO1 - Have a good knowledge of primary texts/a range of critics. Have some key quotes memorised on different themesAO2 - How does a specific word (e.g in this case, "monster") influence the reading of the text? Think critically and analyse "outside the box" - find an interesting stance - don't be afraid to disagree with critics!AO3 - Context - e.g Mary Shelley, Romanticism, Shelley's academic upbringing, Gothic influences e.g Mont Blanc ghost storiesAO4 - Vocab/ Sentence Structures - Use ambitious language - however, if a simple word works, don't feel the need to use a longer one. A good essay starter could be: "Critic --- argues that...", followed by an analysis of a particular word used. Another sentence - "Critic ---'s argument is compelling in suggesting that [quote]..."Show a thorough understanding of the novel as a whole including specific passagesTo answer this question effectively, pick passages that either support or challenge the idea of the Creature as monster/monstrous - some examples for The Creature as monster might include e.g his inhuman and frightening appearance seen at the moment of his creation, others' reactions to himAgainst Creature as monster - e.g hs empathy towards the DeLacey family, his profound intelligence and autodidactic ability to learn language/appreciate literature e.g when he reads Paradise Lost/Plutarch's "Lives"Victor as Monster (give examples) e.g role as absent parent/carelessness in creating a being for the sake of pride[Which examples could you use here?]
*Think of your answer as a thesis statement and stay with this thread throughout the whole essay