Some time goes by and eventually the family parts ways. Again, he is left feeling isolated and alone. The creature has a sense of innocence about him and he does not know his own strength. In the movie, "Frankenstein" , the creature comes in contact with a young girl.
She asks him to play, and they head down to the water. There, the child shows him how her boat made out of flowers floats. He copies her actions, and tosses his flowers in the water as well. Seeing that both sets of flowers seem to float, the creature proceeds to throw the little girl in to the water thinking she will float.
She in turn drowns. The creature may not have intentionally drowned her because he was unaware that she would not float like the flowers. This shows the creatures longing to feel accepted, and have a companion.
Once the creature comes to life, he is like an infant. He does not know the world around him; he is easily frightened, and is unable to speak. However, he can understand what others are saying. After being cast out by his own creator he wanders into the woods. At this time he is unaware of what the light is called and where it comes from Shelley, The creature begins to distinguish his sensations from each other.
He knows that he eats berries, and has realized that he drinks water from the stream Shelley, He is frightened by fire at the beginning of his existence, until it is explained to him that fire is good. He realizes that fire may sometimes provide warmth for an individual. The creature then begins to figure out how one goes about making a fire. He soon discovers that fire plays an important role not only in providing warmth, but it also is useful in preparing his food Shelley, The monster seeks knowledge and understanding.
In the "Bride of Frankenstein" when he first met the blind Mr. DeLacey he is frightened when he lights a match for a smoke. DeLacey educates the creature on what is good and what is bad. Why does Frankenstein create the Monster? Why does the Monster want revenge?
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