In this novel there were many characters who had a change in personality, whether the novel's events led them to change, or to expose their true intentions. Professor Polidori, is an alchemist who agreed to help young Victor translate an old recipe, ultimately creating the elixir of life. Polidori seemed like a nice enough man at the beginning of the novel, agreeing to help a group of eager teenagers at no cost. Unfortunately for Victor he never thought this to be unusual as he was pampered all his life with little view on the outside world. Professor Polidori remained charitable throughout the book until he became aware that he only had enough elixir for one. Polidori’s initial plan was to send off the teenagers to find the ingredients enough
