----------------------------Original message---------------------------- RE: the reply from Denis (in response to my posting on Frankenstein a few days ago), it certainly *is* possible that Victor could not respond at all to his creation, as some of the madness you describe fits the bill for nearly total self-absorption and for possible depression. As most folks know, when you're depressed it's hard to respond, period. And once again, I reiterate that the Branaugh film closely follows the book in this respect; that is, Victor does not revel in his creature's abilities at all. Donna Harrington