Although it may seem otherwise, Victor Frankenstein and the creature share many of the same traits and qualities. Both Victor and the creature experience isolation from the world, along with sadness and loneliness. They both have a passion for knowledge and learning, as well as a curiosity for life. Lastly, they both lack close and loving relationships, causing them to act spiteful and vengeful. Overall, the parallels between Victor and his creation grow more apparent throughout the novel and they greatly detail the similarities between the two characters. Throughout the novel, both Victor and the creature experience feelings of isolation from society and the world. Despite having family and friends, Victor Frankenstein still seems to
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Everyone who encountered the creature looked upon him with repugnance and horror. His appearances were the sole cause of his isolation and loneliness. Without getting to know the creature, society ran in fear of him, due to his hideousness. The creature made countless efforts to interact with the outside world. He sought the friendship of a young boy, William Frankenstein, believing that he would look past his appearances and befriend him. Unfortunately, the boy reacted with fear and disgust, just as the rest of society had. Similarly, the creature confronted a blind man in a cottage while his family traveled into town. The creature believed that, because he had an ocular impairment, the old man would judge him based on his character and personality, rather than the way he looks. The two held a normal conversation, until the family of the old man returned and drove the creature out of their house. The creature faces isolation throughout the novel and never manages to find an acquaintance. People reject him based on his appearance, while Victor remains in solitude due to his lack of effort to socialize with his friends and family. Another similarity between Victor and the creature is their passion for knowledge and life itself. Victor’s hunger to obtain knowledge of life becomes apparent through his constant studies and time spent creating the creature. He continuously
Everyone who encountered the creature looked upon him with repugnance and horror. His appearances were the sole cause of his isolation and loneliness. Without getting to know the creature, society ran in fear of him, due to his hideousness. The creature made countless efforts to interact with the outside world. He sought the friendship of a young boy, William Frankenstein, believing that he would look past his appearances and befriend him. Unfortunately, the boy reacted with fear and disgust, just as the rest of society had. Similarly, the creature confronted a blind man in a cottage while his family traveled into town. The creature believed that, because he had an ocular impairment, the old man would judge him based on his character and personality, rather than the way he looks. The two held a normal conversation, until the family of the old man returned and drove the creature out of their house. The creature faces isolation throughout the novel and never manages to find an acquaintance. People reject him based on his appearance, while Victor remains in solitude due to his lack of effort to socialize with his friends and family. Another similarity between Victor and the creature is their passion for knowledge and life itself. Victor’s hunger to obtain knowledge of life becomes apparent through his constant studies and time spent creating the creature. He continuously