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How can I approach writing a paper that discusses how society should not become the monster to fight the monster. I need help formulating a thesis...

You could argue that the treatment Frankenstein's creature receives at the hands of society says more about human monstrosity than it does about his own nature.  Or, put a bit differently, that the treatment Frankenstein's creature receives from society proves that human beings are the real monsters in the story and not he. 


You might consider calling Frankenstein's creation a creature instead of a monster if you are hoping to emphasize his humanity and criticize society's lack of it. If part of the purpose of your essay is to persuade the reader to feel some sympathy for the creature, the word 'creature' has a more positive connotation than the word monster does.  It is easier, in theory, to feel more sympathy for a creature than for a monster.  It's a small choice that has much larger emotional implications beyond its definition.

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