Two Viewpoints In Frankenstein

I believe that in the novel “Frankenstein” the term “monster” is used in two different viewpoints. From the creation to Victor the creator, we automatically assume that this creature with superhuman powers would obviously be the monster but as the story develops, things change, we start to learn from the creations point of view and his emotions. As a reader, when we read stories about a scientist creating or bringing something to life, we are naturally more prone to assuming it’s a monster. Why? Because every story needs an antagonist. As you read the story it starts to develop and you can see Victor’s thoughts/emotions towards his creation and intentions. Throughout the story the creation learns and observes the world around him through a series of events such as hate, disgust and discrimination from humans. He soon learns that his creator Victor was responsible for his mistreatment and despair, in response he seeks to find and destroy his creators happiness. Later in the story after many tragedies for Victor, they meet and he asks him to listen to his tale, Victor is outraged wishing to destroy his creation but accepts his proposal and we are given answers to why he has turned from kind and caring to a hateful being. The monster explains that his creator is in debt for what he has …show more content…
I believe that both of them had their own evils which were soon shown differently, Victors being that he turned away from his creation and ignoring him for years leaving him on his own with nobody else. As for the creature, he became vengeful in trying to destroy his creators happiness and killing other beings to do so. The theme of this story in my opinion is that each and every one of us has a potential to be a monster if we choose to, even if it wasn't intentional and you were just pursuing your dreams, your actions will decide your