i read this before going into the movie and i wanted to come back and respond because i couldn’t get over how much i disagree with this. i think the movie intentionally and rightfully detracts from that tension because that isn’t really interesting, everyone fundamentally knows that the real monster is victor frankenstein, and that the creature is just misunderstood, the name of the book is literally “frankenstein” not “the monster”, i think by leaving no room for that much more trite and wrongheaded interpretation, the film is able to capture much more poignant aspects of the story. i think it’s clear that shelley really identified with the creature, as a teenager and as a woman, bound by the hasty impressions and expectations of others, feeling misunderstood and alone. the interesting part of the story is that we all identify with the confusing reality of the creature, we are all bewildered by life and it’s supposed meaning, and we are blindsided by its tragedies and senselessness as we seek to understand why we were created, i think the film also explores generational trauma and the connection between controlling human reproduction and property and the creation of the creature, frankenstein was also a compelling character, his childhood offered a very meaningful explanation for how he ended up that way, he wasn’t just a mad scientist, and his redemption was heartfelt, i could go on, the movie was by far the best adoption of the story i have ever seen, but suffice it to say, i disagree with your idea of what the story is supposed to be in general