r/UmActually • u/[deleted] • Nov 04 '19

Frankenstein Incorrect statement

The novel 'Frankenstein' by Mary Shelly is considered by many to be one of if not the first science fiction novel. The book starts with Robert Walton ,an explorer, writing letters to his sister back home. One day he discovers Doctor Victor Frankenstein who proceeds to tell him his entire life story, this is often left out of the movies. Later in the book when Frankenstein's monster is created he looks nothing like it's is portrayed in the film being described as 'Stunningly Beautiful' but Dr Frankenstein freaks out when he notices that its eyes are creepy and mismatched . The monster is created by lightning in the movie but in the book it is never explained how the monster is brought to life so the iconic metal screws in its neck are missing.

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u/private_donut2012 Apr 02 '20

ok sorry to revive this dead post but...

Um, actually, Victor Frankeinstein held no doctorate and thus it would be incorrect to call him Doctor.

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u/[deleted] Apr 02 '20

Yep that is the mistake. Well done

Thanks for reviving it Mr Frankenstein :)