It's all about the Relationships...

(Frankenstein, Mary Shelley)

"A strange multiplicity of sensations seized me, and I saw, felt heard, and smelt at the same time; and it was indeed, a long time before I learned to distinguish between the operations of my various senses" (98)

Throughout this entire novel, modern readers try to find connects with the original novel and the classic Hollywood interpretation. Overall, this novel has taken a totally opposite plot line from the common horror films. There wasn't a dark scene of creation with lighting and a eager scientist; there was no comical henchmen sent to steal a brain, and most of all, there was no horror-filled scene of the monster attacking a defense-less town. However, if there is an element that the novel and films DO have in common, it is the chaos and confusion of the monster as well as the fear of the monster. Portrayed in the films as a constantly screaming monster and in the quote above, both versions maintain the consequences of creating life without natural methods. The notion of being introduced to all senses at one time is simply a crazy thought that would confuse even the brightest of minds. This poor creature is thrown into this world without a nurturing figure. This lack of a nurturing figure creates the central theme of the films and element of the novel: fear. No matter the media, the creature always brings fear to all, including the creator. The essence of any version of Frankenstein is the relationship of the creature and the creator.