osity of humans and knowledge increases when he notices the subjects that he is studying are able to communicate with each other using strange sounds. He tries to match the sounds they make with the actions they perform and tries to learn their language. He acquires a basic knowledge of the language, including the names of Felix and Agatha. He admires their graceful forms and is shocked by his ugliness when he sees his reflection in a pool of water.
             Nature proves important to the monster. With the coming of spring, there are new opportunities. There is a chance to start over as the weather warms up. This is a chance for the monster to "warm up" and "start over" and hopefully avoid
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