&. an fyi on frankenstein’s monster: originally, he is nameless, referred to only as “creature,” “fiend,” “demon,” or “wretch” in mary shelley’s frankenstein (1818). in this retelling, my version has a name. much of his tale is inspired by shelley’s novel, as well as by other adaptations and works influenced by it, but the details of his mortal emotions, vast powers, education, and knowledge are my own creation. this character will not follow the plot of the original novel or the films.