41+ Frankenstein Quotes With Page Numbers From The Monster. Throughout the novel the monster skillfully deflects blame for the murders. All quotes contain page numbers as well. Frankenstein's hatred of him is to be "expected," he says, not because of the murder, but because the monster is "wretched" and "miserable.". Frankenstein allows his life to be run and his actions be determined by the actions of his creation. With the monster's declaration of power, frankenstein can no longer even pretend that he is truly in change, as all involved in the power struggle know that it is the unnamed creature that is truly calling the shots. Here then i retreated and lay down happy to have found a shelter, however miserable, from the inclemency of the season and still more from the barbarity of man. You can blast my other passions, but revenge remains — revenge, henceforth dearer than light of food! I knew, and could distinguish, nothing; I felt the greatest eagerness to hear the promised narrative, partly from curiosity, and partly from a strong desire to ameliorate his fate, if it were in my power. "life, although it may only be an accumulation of anguish, is dear to me, and i will defend it.".
