Mary Shelley's 1818 novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, and the famous character of Frankenstein's monster, have influenced popular culture for at least a century. The work has inspired numerous films, television programs, video games and derivative works. The character of the monster remains one of the most recognized icons in horror fiction.
This makes the reader feel as though they are actually inside the story. Because of the author writing thing like 'I' and 'My' it makes the reader feel as though they themselves are the narrator or the first person.
