Penny Dreadful (TV Series)

Grand Guignol (2014)

Rory Kinnear: The Creature

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Quotes 

• [the Creature asks why he was created to feel as Victor Frankenstein holds a gun to his head] 

  The Creature : What dreams I had of my mate. Of another being, looking into these eyes, upon this face, and recoiling not. But how could that happen? For the monster is not in my face, but in my soul. I once thought that if I was like other men, I would be happy and loved. The malignance has grown, you see, from the outside in, and this shattered visage merely reflects the abomination that is my heart. Oh, my creator, why... Why did you not make me of steel and stone? Why did you allow me to feel? I would rather be the corpse I was than the man I am.

  The Creature : Go ahead. Pull the trigger. It would be a blessing.

  [the Creature breathes shakingly, as Victor uncocks the gun] 

• [the Creature says goodbye to Vincent Brand] 

  The Creature : Thank you for your kindness, Vincent. I've not known much of it.

  Vincent Brand : [the Creature holds out his hand, as Vincent hugs him]  Remember us better than we are.

• [the Creature quotes the book 'Paradise Lost' to Maud Gunneson] 

  The Creature : 'O fleeting joys of paradise, dear, bought with lasting woes! Did I request thee, Maker? Out of my clay, to mould me Man.'

• John Clare : The monster is not in my face, but in my soul.

• John Clare : I would rather be the corpse I was than the man I am.

• [the Creature apologizes to Vincent Brand for ruining the theater rehearsal] 

  The Creature : I'm sorry, Vincent.

  Vincent Brand : No, pet. Show business. All bitches.

• [Maud Gunneson asks The Creature if he has happiness] 

  Maud Gunneson : I suppose we take the happiness we can. Do you?

  The Creature : I believe that lot is for others.

  Maud Gunneson : What a sad thing to say. You don't have to hide your face from me. I'll see you later, then.

  [Maud begins to walk away, only to walk back to kiss The Creature on the forehead]