Episode 135 – Frankenstein (2025)

About this episode

The episode explores the themes and character dynamics of Frankenstein, reflecting on the creature's existential plight and the nature of humanity.

Oh, Frankenstein, be not equitable to every other, and trample upon me alone, to whom thy justice, and even thy clemency and affection, is most due. Remember, that I am thy creature; I ought to be thy Adam; but I am rather the fallen angel, whom thou drivest from joy for no misdeed. Everywhere I see bliss, from which I alone am irrevocably excluded. I was benevolent and good; misery made me a fiend.

People in this episode

Hosts: Cheryl Quimba, Joe Hall

Topics covered

• literature
• adaptation
• character analysis
• philosophy
• humanity
• creation

Keywords

• Frankenstein
• creature
• existentialism
• literary analysis
• human condition
• adaptation
• Victor Frankenstein

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Frankenstein

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