How Does Victor Create Happiness In Frankenstein

Victor Frankenstein is characterized not as the creator of life but as the monster of death;, as he defies Aristotelian balance, allowing his obsession to consume him. From the beginning to the end of the novel, Victor remains obsessed with creating and destroying life. The lack of balance in these two extremes results in a lack of happiness at the end of Victor's life. According to Aristotle, the idea of happiness is the idea that happiness is not one moment but the cultivation of life experience with complete virtue and sufficient external goods. These virtues of happiness are necessary for Victor to find balance, purpose, and happiness by the end of his life. Victor's inability to follow Aristolean happiness has many consequences throughout …show more content…
Victor simply assumes that the creature will “bless” him, which is completely irrational, showing the lack of concern for moral implications. Because Victor does not obtain these virtues he does not have happiness and he constantly tries to find it in the Creature; however, he does not realize that his happiness, according to Aristotle, does not come from the Creature but from himself. This highlights the necessity of virtues in guiding one’s actions and decisions.While Victor lacks some Virtues, it is inaccurate to say he lacks all virtuous qualities. Rather, his inadequacy lies in the imbalance within certain virtues, establishing him as the true monster of Frankenstein. Without pursuing virtuous qualities, Victor will never be happy, making him the real monster of Frankenstein. Victor's resistance to pursuing Aristotelian happiness and virtue is shown through the consequences of Victor's actions. The deaths of William, Justine, Henry Henry, and Elizabeth all arose due to Victor's lack of being able to face his fear of danger with confidence and