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Chapter 17 The Compromise "It is the weak man who urges compromise- never the strong man."- Elbert Hubbard Contributors Kathryn Osbon and Kendall Lewis 2nd Period 1-2 sentence synopsis of events. The creature finishes his tale and asks Frankenstein for a female mate. Frankenstein first reacts with horror, but then shows compassion towards the monster and agrees to make him a mate.

Bible (Adam and Eve): "You must create a female for me, with whom I can live in the interchange of those sympathies necessary for my being. This you alone can do; and I demand it of you as a right which you must not refuse for concede."
 * Allusions:**


 * Motifs/Symbols:**

None in the chapter


 * Themes:**

Fear of isolation: The creature begs Frankenstein throughout this whole chapter to to create a mate for himself. He doesn't want any trouble, and even tells Frankenstein that he will move to the 'wilds of South America' and be perfectly content- but only if he has a female mate. His anger from Frankenstein's lack of compliance towards the creature's request causes the creature to become hateful and spiteful through his fear.

__Victor Frankenstein__- This chapter begins after the creature finishes his tale and Victor is outraged at what the creature has done. He has found out that the creature has killed his brother and that he intends to kill everyone surrounding Frankenstein. Eventually, Victor shows compassion and feels bad for the creature and his lonely existence, however Victor catches himself feeling this way and is instantly resolved to stifle those emotions. Victor does consent to make a female creature but only after the threat of more violence.
 * Character Development:**

__The Creature__- During this chapter the creature reveals that companionship is what he desires more than anything else. He understands that the world will never accept as he is and he accepts that. At this point Victor feels compassion for his situation but the creature shows his true colors when he threatens Victor and forces him to comply with his request.


 * Significant Quotes and explanations:**


 * "If I cannot inspire love, I will cause fear..." -the creature**
 * This quote shows that all the creature desires is love, affection and companionship, yet if he is denied it, he will become rebellious and evil. This quote also explains why the creature became the way he is- hateful and scary.**


 * Art Gallery:**


 * [[image:Friend_Chap_17.jpg width="160" height="212"]] ||  ||
 * The Creature is looking for companionship in another being like himself. ||  ||


 * Work Cited:**
 * Hubbard, Elbert. "Compromise Quotes." //Think Exist 1//. Web. 29 Nov 2010.**