How we cite our quotes: (chapter.paragraph)
Quote #7
These thoughts exhilarated me and led me to apply with fresh ardour to the acquiring the art of language. My organs were indeed harsh, but supple; and although my voice was very unlike the soft music of their tones, yet I pronounced such words as I understood with tolerable ease. (12.18)
In other words, the poor monster doesn't even sound like everyone else. He has a face for radio, but apparently not the voice for it. (We can't help thinking that he must sound a little like Lupita Nyong'o's character in Us.)
Quote #8
This was then the reward of my benevolence! I had saved a human being from destruction, and as a recompense I now writhed under the miserable pain of a wound which shattered the flesh and bone. The feelings of kindness and gentleness which I had entertained but a few moments before gave place to hellish rage and gnashing of teeth. Inflamed by pain, I vowed eternal hatred and vengeance to all mankind. (16.20)
Actions speak louder than words, right? Nope. At least, not when you're a freaky looking monster.
Quote #9
I seized on the boy as he passed and drew him towards me. As soon as he beheld my form, he placed his hands before his eyes and uttered a shrill scream; I drew his hand forcibly from his face and said, "Child, what is the meaning of this? I do not intend to hurt you; listen to me."
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." (16.25-27)
Um, we hate to give advice without being asked, but the monster might have had better luck if he'd started out with something other than "seizing" and "forcibly" handling the boy. Just a thought.