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Frankenstein and the monster being the same person:

examples of wretch:How can I describe my emotions at this catastrophe, or how delineate the wretch whom with such infinite pains and care I had endeavoured to form? (ch5)

The picture appeared a vast and dim scene of evil, and I foresaw obscurely that I was destined to become the most wretched of human beings. (ch6)

A flash of lightning illuminated the object, and discovered its shape plainly to me; its gigantic stature, and the deformity of its aspect, more hideous than belongs to humanity, instantly informed me that it was the wretch, the filthy dæmon, to whom I had given life.(ch6)

Dear lady, I had none to support me; all looked on me as a wretch doomed to ignominy and perdition (ch7)

"I truly thank him. In these last moments I feel the sincerest gratitude towards those who think of me with kindness. How sweet is the affection of others to such a wretch as I am! (ch7)

But even if I were condemned to suffer on the scaffold for the same crimes, I would not change places with such a wretch."(ch9)

I perceived, as the shape came nearer, (sight tremendous and abhorred!) that it was the wretch whom I had created.(ch10)

I was a poor, helpless, miserable wretch; I knew, and could distinguish, nothing; but feeling pain invade me on all sides, I sat down and wept.(ch11)

It was a lovely sight, even to me, poor wretch! who had never beheld aught beautiful before. (ch11)

The mild exhortations of the old man, and the lively conversation of the loved Felix, were not for me. Miserable, unhappy wretch!(ch13)

"He struggled violently. 'Let me go,' he cried; ' monster! ugly wretch! you wish to eat me, and tear me to pieces -- You are an ogre -- Let me go, or I will tell my papa.'(ch16)

I, a miserable wretch, haunted by a curse that shut up every avenue to enjoyment.(ch18)

The wretch saw me destroy the creature on whose future existence he depended for happiness, and, with a howl of devilish despair and revenge, withdrew.(ch20)

Presently I heard the sound of footsteps along the passage; the door opened, and the wretch whom I dreaded appeared.(ch20)

human beings, their feelings and passions, would indeed be degraded if such a wretch as I felt pride.(ch22)

I avoided explanation, and maintained a continual silence concerning the wretch I had created.(ch22)

"I am satisfied: miserable wretch! you have determined to live, and I am satisfied."(ch23)

and of the wretched Victor, and thrust your sword into his heart. (ch24)

"I thank you, Walton," he said, "for your kind intentions towards so miserable a wretch; but when you speak of new ties, and fresh affections, think you that any can replace those who are gone?

"Wretch!" I said, "it is well that you come here to whine over the desolation that you have made. (letters)

"But it is true that I am a wretch. I have murdered the lovely and the helpless; I have strangled the innocent as they slept, and grasped to death his throat who never injured me or any other living thing. I have devoted my creator, the select specimen of all that is worthy of love and admiration among men, to misery; I have pursued him even to that irremediable ruin.(letters)

I shall collect my funeral pile, and consume to ashes this miserable frame, that its remains may afford no light to any curious and unhallowed wretch, who would create such another as I have been. I shall die.(letters)