In this chapter, the Monster begins telling his story to Victor Frankenstein. He describes his first days of existence, characterized by a confusing "multiplicity of sensations" as he learns to distinguish his five senses.
: He wanders into the forest near Ingolstadt, feeling overwhelmed by light, hunger, and cold. He eventually learns to use a fire left by some travelers to keep warm and cook food. [S2E3] Volume 2: Chapter III
: His first encounter with a human—an old man in a hut—ends in the man fleeing in terror. Later, he enters a village where he is met with screams and pelted with stones, leading him to realize that his appearance inspires fear. In this chapter, the Monster begins telling his