In Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, she presents the notion of the qualities that make up villains and victims. Victor Frankenstein, the creator of the creature, is utterly shocked when the creature comes to life causing him to flee. Due to Victor’s fleeing, the creature is forced to learn about life independently and suffer through many situations. Though many would argue that the creature is the victim of the novel, his actions clearly prove that he is the villain.
One of the first situations the creature is in is his encounter with William. While the creature is looking for Victor, he stumbles upon William, Victor’s younger brother. Upon seeing William, the creature does not want to cause harm to William until he finds out he is related to Victor. Realizing this, the …show more content…
While the creature watches the De Lacey family in their household, he attempts to learn about life. One day, the creature builds up courage to try and introduce himself to the family. When the right opportunity comes, he enters the house and introduces himself to the father, who coincidentally is blind. The creature enjoys the experience of talking to someone whom he has been watching. When the rest of the family returns, everything does not go smoothly anymore. The family is frightened by the sight of the creature and begin to hit and throw things at him. Disappointed by the outcome, the creature becomes angry at the family and seeks revenge. The creature gets revenge by burning the home and makes sure nothing remains as he says, “As soon as I was convinced that no assistance could save any part of the habitation, I quitted the scene and sought for refuge in the woods” (119). The creature’s hatred toward the De Lacey resulted in him burning a house because he was not accepted into their household. Since the creature was not accepted to be with the family, the family in exchange lost their
One of the first situations the creature is in is his encounter with William. While the creature is looking for Victor, he stumbles upon William, Victor’s younger brother. Upon seeing William, the creature does not want to cause harm to William until he finds out he is related to Victor. Realizing this, the …show more content…
While the creature watches the De Lacey family in their household, he attempts to learn about life. One day, the creature builds up courage to try and introduce himself to the family. When the right opportunity comes, he enters the house and introduces himself to the father, who coincidentally is blind. The creature enjoys the experience of talking to someone whom he has been watching. When the rest of the family returns, everything does not go smoothly anymore. The family is frightened by the sight of the creature and begin to hit and throw things at him. Disappointed by the outcome, the creature becomes angry at the family and seeks revenge. The creature gets revenge by burning the home and makes sure nothing remains as he says, “As soon as I was convinced that no assistance could save any part of the habitation, I quitted the scene and sought for refuge in the woods” (119). The creature’s hatred toward the De Lacey resulted in him burning a house because he was not accepted into their household. Since the creature was not accepted to be with the family, the family in exchange lost their