"The Evolution of Frankenstein's Monster" by Liz Ukstins

The Evolution of Frankenstein's Monster in Pictures by Liz Ukstins

 Original Portrayal of the Monster from Mary Shelley's Frankenstein 

An Early Twentieth Century Portrayal of Frankenstein's Monster

A Mid 20th Century Version of the monster known as "Frankenstein", contrary to the original story.

A Late 20th Century Version of Frankenstein

The Monster in the 2015 film, Victor Frankenstein

The evolution of Frankenstein's monster has been plentiful since the original story published. The first visual portrayal of the Monster is much like the Frankenstein we see on Halloween or on TV- shows that parody the original piece. The monster has stitches, bolts in his neck, and very pale skin. The early 20th century version of the Monster, just as the first portrayal, is similar to what we imagine as "Frankenstein". The mid-20th century rendition of the Monster, now in color, is slightly different than the two previous versions of the monster. He appears more human-like because of the colored skin. This version was one of the first times that Frankenstein's Monster was being referred to just as Frankenstein. The Late-20th century version of the Monster has demonic qualities and visually, does not share many aspects with the first three depictions. The last, and most recent interpretation of the Monster stayed true to the book, refusing to call the monster "Frankenstein". Though he has more humanistic qualities than the original portrayal, he still appears to be man-made just as Mary Shelley intended.