HELLBOY

Hellboy is a fictional devilish character that is isolated from birth. He is brought into the world with no one to watch over and protect him. Unknowingly, he was doomed for evil and despair and to bring hell onto earth. Luckily, soon after he is created he is found by a secret league of army and scientists , who takes hellboy into there facility. One man imparticular takes this young evil creature is his arms and gives him a home and teaches him to be good. Hellboy soon learns that he must be hidden and forced into isolation and hiding in front of human beings outside the facility. This deeply affects him as he is growing up, having no one to tell him where he is from or what he is and why he was created. Like Frankenstein, hellboy was brought into the world and immediately abandoned. Having no answers and a million questions, both creatures find they are hideous and are portrayed as dangerous and scary to people. Taking different paths, whereas Frankenstein kills and becomes evil because of his confusion, and Hellboy becomes good and helps people and prevents evil, working together with this secret league. They both are isolated and socially unexpected because of their appearance, but clearly handle the situation in completely different ways.

JOANNA ROJAS

HOMOSEXUALS

When thinking about socially unexpected beings, one thought came to mind. Lesbian, gay, and bisexual people face discrimination each day. They fight for the respect they deserve and the rights that are taken away. While I was searching information about this topic, I came upon thousands of hate websites discriminating against homosexuality. Some people believe lesbians, gays and bisexuals are evil, and that loving someone that is the same sex as you isn’t "right". Personally, I think that we do not decide what is right or wrong. A person has the freewill to love anyone they want, whether it is the opposite or same sex. Frankenstein was also socially unexpected. He was unknown, and innocent when first created which left him vulnerable. He was a human being like the rest around him, but because of his different appearance, he was thrown into isolation. Like homosexuals, who don’t follow the "norm", are automatically labeled and in a way forced into a community. They are people just like the rest of the world, expect with a different sexual orientation. So my question to you is:
Why cant people accept difference?


JOANNA ROJAS

HULK

The incredible Hulk is originally a comic book character. He is the alter ego of the reserved physicist, Dr, Bruce Banner. When Banner is accidentally exposed to a dangerous bomb, the chemicals eventually transform into a gigantic green creature. This creature is called The Hulk, who is depicted as a raging, giant, monster. He is tremendously strong, when he is extremely angry and destroys almost everything in his path. Although this monster seems horrible, Bruce Banner lives within and he is still a confused reserved doctor. Like Frankenstein, he is feared and isolated because of his looks and acts of confusion. Not understanding what has happened to them, and becoming something mysterious, takes a toll on both characters. While in their state of bewilderment, they actually become monsters and annihilate everything around them. These two characters have many similar traits and have both been rejected from society.

JOANNA ROJAS

X-MEN

Everybody knows the famous characters from X-men. These mutants have various specials powers they manage, such as being able to walk through walks, or controlling your mind. Although some mutants are evil and use their special abilities to harm and take advantage of humans, there are a league of mutants called X-men, that use their powers for a better-well being of people around them. Their capabilities are glorious, so naturally humans are afraid of them. They consider them extremely dangerous and untrustworthy, so they are isolated and try to destroy them by any means possible. Like Frankenstein, these mutants are not socially expected. When first realizing their powers they are afraid and confused, such as Frankenstein, when he was first created and immediately abandoned. When Frankenstein has nobody to confide in, he becomes deeply deprived and violent, much like the villains in the move X-men. At first the mutants and Frankenstein are both naturally innocent, until they are treated badly with horrific, immoral acts by the humans around them.

JOANNA ROJAS

Frankenstein: The Modern Prometheus

This novel called Frankenstein, was also
know as The Modern Prometheus.
In Greek mythology, Prometheus was praised by
human - kinds. He used to steal fire from
Zeus and give it to mortals (human - kinds).
Prometheus's punishment, given to him from Zeus, was to be bound to a rock while a giant eagle ate his liver.
Everyday it would grow back, and everyday the great
eagle would eat it. This legend could relate to Frankenstein,
because although the scientist had good intentions,
as did Prometheus, there are consequences to every action.
In both cases Punishment follows greatness.


Joanna Rojas