What does the creature in Frankenstein learn to do?

In Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein," the creature learns to speak, read, and understand complex human emotions through observation and self-education. He discovers language by watching the De Lacey family and learns to read by finding books, including "Paradise Lost" and "The Sorrows of Young Werther." Through these experiences, he gains insight into human society, love, and his own loneliness and suffering, which deepens his desire for acceptance and companionship. Ultimately, his learning leads to profound existential questions about identity and belonging.