Relevant XKCD: https://xkcd.com/1589/
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Can I also make my own canonical version of the bible?
Sure. Just add it to the pile.
Yes, there's an XKCD for that too. Just change "standards" to "bible versions"
always had been meme
If you find enough people who agree to your canon
This is objectively the best canon, and everyone shall agree
As long as the Apocalypse isn't in there, I'm in
Everyone knows the doctor that created Mary Shelley in Frankenstein's novel doesn't have a name
Book's within arms reach but can't be bothered reading it cover to cover to confirm... but plausible.
The book is the captain's retelling of the ravings of the doctor as he lies dying on the ship. Followed by his retelling of the monster's story.
I don't recall the doctor's name ever being mentioned.
He’s just « The Doctor »
The creature (to avoid the M word) only learned speaking while listening to a family who lived in a cottage in the woolds and we get so much back story about them, it's amazing
And then a gorgeous Arab woman rolls up with a couple of servants in tow and that's how he learns to read. That book is plain nuts.
Frankenstein was the doctor’s surname. The creature refers to the doctor as his ”father“. Since it’s common for offspring to have the same surname as their fathers, i put it to you that the creature’s name is Mr. Frankenstein. And, just like the doctor, you can just call him Frankenstein for short.
Adam Frankenstein
Wow, I didn’t have to say it this time… I thought I was the only one who felt that way lol
Yes he is very clear he considered the doctor to be his father. Literally.
No charecter in the book names him but we have to assume he would have given himself a name (as he considered himself human and would likely have wanted one), we can also assume since he felt isolated already, he wouldn’t be doing anything shocking with his name like “Alastair Monstrosity” . He’d name himself following traditional naming guidelines.
His name was most likely Frankenstein. It’s not even crazy to think he might be a JR
Just because Frankenstein could bring life to the dead doesn't mean he was immune to having a dead leg (or pins and needles)
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Akshually....lemmy, too.