[s2e3] Volume 2: Chapter Iii < PREMIUM >

: The Monster begins life with no inherent malice or social training, learning solely through experience like a child.

: His first encounter with a human—an old man in a hut—ends in the man fleeing in terror. Later, he enters a village where he is met with screams and pelted with stones, leading him to realize that his appearance inspires fear. [S2E3] Volume 2: Chapter III

: To escape further hostility, he discovers a small, low hovel attached to a cottage. From this hiding place, he begins to observe the De Lacey family through a small chink in the wall, marking the start of his informal education in human emotion and language. Key Themes : The Monster begins life with no inherent