Revenge In Frankenstein Research Paper

The theme of Frankenstein is revenge and its effect is mainly on how it can change a person themselves. Revenge seems like an endless cycle when it comes to Frankenstein. To begin with, right from the moment the monster was created, he was filled with emotions of anger, hatred, and the need to plot revenge also, confusion. For example, confusion is show within chapter 13 the monster says “When I looked around I saw and heard of none like me. Was I, a monster, a blot upon the earth from which all men fled and whom all men disowned? (Shelly 13).” As said, the monster feels confused and somewhat alone and depressed which can lead into revenge later on in the story. The monster won't stop until he gets the revenge he wants on the creator, Victor. The monster feels that deep down it is Victor’s fault that he is lonely,disliked, and hated by every living thing. He put it into his head that Victor is the …show more content…
Victor knows deep down in his heart that the monster is responsible for the two deaths of William and Justine and wants to make the monster pay for what he did. The creator feels that he needs to get revenge on the monster for causing the deaths of two innocent people. Moreover, Frankenstein warns victor that if he doesn't make him a mate, he will put revenge upon Victor and his family. The creator knows how dangerous and serious the monster can be, since he killed two people, he doesn't ignore the monsters command. For example, “You can blast my other passions, but revenge remains—revenge, henceforth dearer than light of food! I may die, but first you, my tyrant and tormentor, shall curse the sun that gazes on your misery (Shelly 20).” As shown, the monster is furious and wants revenge and is also keeping his word. If Victor doesn't do as he says, something will happen to him and his