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Delacey Creature Acting 2 Characters

The De Lacey Scene in Frankenstein highlights a pivotal moment of kindness and intellectual growth for the Creature, who learns about original sin and the impact of societal rejection. De Lacey, being blind, treats the Creature as an equal, allowing him to experience acceptance for the first time. However, this moment of hope is shattered when De Lacey's family arrives and cruelly rejects the Creature, leading to his emotional collapse and transformation back into a defensive state.

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Delacey Creature Acting 2 Characters

The De Lacey Scene in Frankenstein highlights a pivotal moment of kindness and intellectual growth for the Creature, who learns about original sin and the impact of societal rejection. De Lacey, being blind, treats the Creature as an equal, allowing him to experience acceptance for the first time. However, this moment of hope is shattered when De Lacey's family arrives and cruelly rejects the Creature, leading to his emotional collapse and transformation back into a defensive state.

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FRANKENSTEIN: SCENES 2 CHARACTERS

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The De Lacey Scene is one of the most tender, hopeful, and tragic moments in the
production. It marks the only time the Creature experiences kindness and intellectual growth
before he is brutally rejected again by society.
De Lacey teaches the Creature about the original sin. He says, ‘There are two schools of
thought: one says that we’re all made imperfect and require the assistance of a higher
authority, a deity to overcome the sin of being born. The other school of thought, to which I
subscribe, insists that when we leave the womb we are pure. That a babe in arms is
untainted by sin, that evil is the product of social forces and that God has nothing to do with
how a man turns out; be it good or be it bad.’

In other words, if the Creature is a monster, it is only because he is met with cruelty and
discrimination again and again till his patience runs out and he is forced to exercise
vengeance. A monster on the outside, society shapes him into a monster on the inside.

Physic  The Creature enters cautiously, his movements hesitant and unsteady,
al emphasizing his fear of rejection.
skills  De Lacey, played by Karl Johnson, is blind and, therefore, does not
and react with horror or fear like others. Instead, he leans forward warmly,
Proxe inviting the Creature closer.
mics  Throughout the scene, De Lacey and the Creature sit at eye level, a
rare moment where the Creature is treated as an equal rather than a
lower-status outcast.
 The Creature’s posture evolves—initially hunched and defensive, but
as he gains confidence, he sits taller, his gestures becoming more fluid
and expressive.
 When De Lacey’s son and daughter-in-law return, they immediately
judge the Creature by his grotesque appearance.
 Their proxemics shift dramatically—they recoil, creating physical
distance as a sign of rejection.
 The Creature’s posture collapses, reverting to defensive, animalistic
movements as he is beaten and chased away.
 As he flees, his voice breaks with anguish, his once hopeful tone
replaced by guttural cries of despair.

Vocal  The Creature’s speech is slow, deliberate, and slightly fragmented at


skills first, showing his struggle to articulate thoughts.
 As De Lacey patiently teaches him, the Creature’s fluency and
articulation improve, demonstrating his intellectual growth.
 De Lacey speaks in a gentle, measured tone, his intonation and pauses
carefully placed to emphasize wisdom and warmth.
 Phrasing and pace shift—as the Creature becomes excited by
knowledge, his speech quickens, mirroring his growing enthusiasm.
 Hope & Belonging: The Creature feels accepted for the first time,
Them reinforcing the idea that he is not inherently monstrous but shaped by
es how others treat him.
 Education & Growth: De Lacey teaches the Creature about philosophy,
history, and the seasons, allowing him to connect with humanity
intellectually even if he is excluded physically.

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