“I am malicious because I am miserable. Am I not shunned and hated by all mankind?Chapter 17 · The Creature · ★★★★★→
“Like the archangel who aspired to omnipotence, I am chained in an eternal hell.Walton, _in continuation._ · Victor Frankenstein · ★★★★★→
“I am going to unexplored regions, to "the land of mist and snow," but I shall kill no albatross; therefore do not be alarmed for my safety or if I should come back to you as worn and woeful as the "Ancient Mariner."Letter 2 · Robert Walton · ★★★★☆→
“I ardently hope that the gratification of your wishes may not be a serpent to sting you, as mine has been.Letter 4 · Victor Frankenstein · ★★★★☆→
“But I, the true murderer, felt the never-dying worm alive in my bosom, which allowed of no hope or consolation.Chapter 8 · Victor Frankenstein · ★★★★☆→
“I, like the arch-fiend, bore a hell within me, and finding myself unsympathised with, wished to tear up the trees, spread havoc and destruction around me, and then to have sat down and enjoyed the ruin.Chapter 16 · The Creature · ★★★★☆→
“Have my murderous machinations deprived you also, my dearest Henry, of life? Two I have already destroyed; other victims await their destiny; but you, Clerval, my friend, my benefactor—Chapter 21 · Victor Frankenstein · ★★★★☆→
“Sweet and beloved Elizabeth! I read and reread her letter, and some softened feelings stole into my heart and dared to whisper paradisiacal dreams of love and joy; but the apple was already eaten, and the angel's arm bared to drive me from all hope.Chapter 22 · Narrator · ★★★★☆→
“A grin was on the face of the monster; he seemed to jeer, as with his fiendish finger he pointed towards the corpse of my wife.Chapter 23 · Narrator · ★★★★☆→
“Strange and harrowing must be his story, frightful the storm which embraced the gallant vessel on its course and wrecked it—thus!Letter 4 · Robert Walton · ★★★☆☆→