Quote by Mary Shelley

One as deformed and horrible as myself, could not deny herself to me. My companion must be of the same species, and have the same defects... with whom I can live in the interchange of those sympathies necessary for my being...

One as deformed and horrible as myself, could not deny herse

Summary

This quote is from the character of Frankenstein's monster in the novel "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley. The statement reflects the monster's longing for a companion who can understand and relate to his own isolated and distressed existence. Despite being deemed hideous and abnormal by society, the monster desires companionship, noting that only someone as flawed and rejected as himself could truly empathize with his situation. The quote highlights the monster's yearning for emotional connection and the need for understanding and sympathy from someone who shares his fate.

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Life Love Relationships Romance Loneliness Companionship

By Mary Shelley

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