In order to discover the true protagonist of Frankenstein, we must assay the primary focus of the novel. Although Victor Frankenstein is the titular character, the story is truly about his monster. After being awakened by his malevolent creator, the creature is absent from the story for a bit, briefly reappearing to kill William, until he returns to beseech Victor to listen to his story. The creature then takes over narration of the story and tells of his perdition that he lived through. Most of the rest of the story is then told from his point of view. His tale solicits the reader to consider his side of the story, and to see him as less of the horrendous monster that society portrays him as. Another reason why the monster is the protagonist
