In this chapter, we learn that the monster has transformed into a human being. He's happy to be able to talk to his old friend, but he's still worried about how he'll fit in with the rest of society. He tells himself that if he becomes a human, he can control society better than he can the animals. He says he'd like to learn how to control his temper so that he can use it to his advantage if he ever has to fight with the other animals.