Compassion Quote by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
““How can I move thee? Will no entreaties cause thee to turn a favourable eye upon thy creature, who implores thy goodness and compassion? Believe me, Frankenstein, I was benevolent; my soul glowed with love and humanity; but am I not alone, miserably alone? You, my creator, abhor me; what hope can I gather from your fellow creatures, who owe me nothing?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, 1818
The creature pleads for empathy, feeling isolated and yearning for acceptance from its creator and society.
In simple terms: The monster feels alone and seeks compassion.
Key Takeaway
Seek empathy and recognize the humanity in others.
Themes
loneliness
acceptance
creation
responsibility
Mood
melancholic
desperate
hopeful
Type
literary
philosophical
emotional
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- artistic analysis
- social commentary
Key Concepts
existentialism
otherness
ethical responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to be a creator?
- How can we extend compassion to the misunderstood?
A Different Perspective
The creature’s moral appeal may be dismissed by those who fear difference.
