Who Is Victor Frankenstein Unethical

The character Victor Frankenstein displays countless examples of unethical cowardice. The first being his creation of life. The question of whether the creation of life is ethical primarily focuses on the matter of “playing God”. However, all Christian implications aside, the creation of life, and Frankenstein’s means of doing so, remains unethical. Even as the intentions of Frankenstein are in favor of the advancements of science, it is not justifiable. Frankenstein says,” One man’s life or death were but a small price to pay for the acquirement of the knowledge which I sought, for the dominion I should acquire and transmit over the elemental foes of our race.” ( Shelly, 22 ) Frankenstein is valuing science over the life of a human being. His infatuation with death and creating life has caused him to devalue the living. While assembling the …show more content…
Frankenstein’s neglection of his creature badgers him and his loved ones. Just as a child follows the example of his or her parents, the creature knew only of the neglection of his creator and father. The creature was never shown love or acceptance and yet was expected to function as a member of society. Frankenstein abandons his creation, his child, his responsibility,and turns it into a monster both physically and mentally. Victor resented and feared his greatest work based on its appearance. Just as mothers have aborted their children due to deformities, Frankenstein deserted his creation, and assumed it evil. Victor Frankenstein hand crafted this creature, built it piece by piece and yet was stunned and disgusted by the unhuman like features. So much so, he shunned his life's work and greatest achievement. The creature is sympathetic, intelligent, and kind, yet the constant rejection of his father drives him to evil. The creature states, “I am malicious because I am miserable. Am I not shunned and hated by all mankind?” (Shelley,