“As I said this I suddenly beheld the figure of a man, at some distance, advancing towards me with superhuman speed. He bounded over the crevices in the ice, among which I had walked with caution; his stature, also, as he approached, seemed to exceed that of man.” (pg 101) This quote from Victor Frankenstein marks Frankenstein’s first appearance in Frankenstein, but little did we know he would become a frequently used character, even today. Popular culture and science have been influenced immensely by Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein through movies, commercials, and experimental medical procedures. The character of Frankenstein has long influenced the movie industry. The creature's appearance and behavior have created the perfect character for many
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Grrrr, Grrr. I got nothing, really got nothing.” Although Frankenstein is most often portrayed as a monster, Hotel Transylvania puts a spin on his personality and portrays him as something like a big, strange-looking teddy bear. In contrast, Frankenstein says, “his countenance bespoke bitter anguish, combined with disdain and malignity, while its unearthly ugliness rendered it almost too horrible for human eyes.” Frankenstein is described as an evil, terrifying creature in the book but Hollywood has gotten pretty creative with the character in movies. Frankenstein is a very old novel but is still very much alive in modern-day entertainment. Frankenstein has also had a very big influence on television commercials. He has become a handy personality for commercials during the Halloween season. In a Honey Nut Cheerios commercial aired in 2001, Frankenstein grunts angrily as he walks into a kitchen and sits at a table. The Cheerios Bee, BuzzBee, says, “Looks like you need some Honey Nut Cheerios. with real honey.” A scared Honey Nut Bee offers Frankenstein a tasty treat to calm his rage. After eating the Cheerios, Frankenstein was happy and satisfied, which likely convinced kids everywhere to eat some
Grrrr, Grrr. I got nothing, really got nothing.” Although Frankenstein is most often portrayed as a monster, Hotel Transylvania puts a spin on his personality and portrays him as something like a big, strange-looking teddy bear. In contrast, Frankenstein says, “his countenance bespoke bitter anguish, combined with disdain and malignity, while its unearthly ugliness rendered it almost too horrible for human eyes.” Frankenstein is described as an evil, terrifying creature in the book but Hollywood has gotten pretty creative with the character in movies. Frankenstein is a very old novel but is still very much alive in modern-day entertainment. Frankenstein has also had a very big influence on television commercials. He has become a handy personality for commercials during the Halloween season. In a Honey Nut Cheerios commercial aired in 2001, Frankenstein grunts angrily as he walks into a kitchen and sits at a table. The Cheerios Bee, BuzzBee, says, “Looks like you need some Honey Nut Cheerios. with real honey.” A scared Honey Nut Bee offers Frankenstein a tasty treat to calm his rage. After eating the Cheerios, Frankenstein was happy and satisfied, which likely convinced kids everywhere to eat some