The novel, Frankenstein features Victor Frankenstein as the main character. It narrates the story and journey of an ambitious young man (Victor) who directs most his efforts to the creation of a new life. His efforts eventually get rewarded. After rigorous scientific experiments; he successfully creates a creature that is although different from human beings, has some human characteristics. The creature however does what its master least expects- killing the human race. To even more surprise, it starts with Victor’s family members. Victor is indeed responsible for the deaths of these innocent people since he is the creator of this strange creature. But who is the real monster between the two? Victor, who is responsible for the development of this creature or the creation itself?
Victor, although he created this horrible creature, many would agree that he is not the real monster in this novel. The creation as it will be seen herein is the real monster. In most of the horror novels and films, there are common characteristics painted on the monsters. There are several characteristics of monsters as …show more content…
Persevering with intense pressure from a creature with such physical prowess are among the traits of heroes. Victor remained strong and his death denotes the defeat of the creation. From his comment, Jeffrey M., supports this by saying, “I think after Victor died, the creation knew he had no reason to exist. Victor was the only person capable of giving the creation the one thing it needed most in life, a companion.” In addition, Dees J. stated, “the creation’s suicide is inevitable at the end of Frankenstein for two reasons. Firstly the creation has no chance of companionship with Victor’s death…” This shows that with this defeat, the creation had no choice than to commit
Victor, although he created this horrible creature, many would agree that he is not the real monster in this novel. The creation as it will be seen herein is the real monster. In most of the horror novels and films, there are common characteristics painted on the monsters. There are several characteristics of monsters as …show more content…
Persevering with intense pressure from a creature with such physical prowess are among the traits of heroes. Victor remained strong and his death denotes the defeat of the creation. From his comment, Jeffrey M., supports this by saying, “I think after Victor died, the creation knew he had no reason to exist. Victor was the only person capable of giving the creation the one thing it needed most in life, a companion.” In addition, Dees J. stated, “the creation’s suicide is inevitable at the end of Frankenstein for two reasons. Firstly the creation has no chance of companionship with Victor’s death…” This shows that with this defeat, the creation had no choice than to commit