Frankenstein: Boundaries And Responsibility

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Frankenstein Analysis

There are some boundaries that man should never cross. In the story Frankenstein written by Mary Shelly, it is explained why responsibility is an important aspect in this world. Using certain literary devices such as character, theme, imagery, symbolism, and point of view Shelly portrays why and how boundaries and responsibility tie together.
In the story, Victor Frankenstein tries to play God by attempting to create a human using parts from deceased people. When he succeeds in his project, he realizes that he has created a monster and regrets what he has done. Victor considers the Creature to be an abomination. The Creature on the other hand seems almost child- like; he doesn’t seem to know any better
He intends to track down the Creature and destroy him. In reality, Victor and the Creature have similarities towards the end of the story. Victor is left with nothing and is left alone with no one else in the world, just like the Creature. Victor refused to create a mate for the monster in fear that they would breed. In turn, the monster takes it upon himself to destroy all happiness in Victor’s life because Victor would not comply with the monster’s requests. All of the events that happen to Victor were brought upon him due to his arrogance and lack of responsibility. He created the monster and refused to handle what he brought into the world. He brought the sorrow and pain upon to himself. The Creature feels as though Victor created him for a purpose and was sadly mistaken. The Creature did not know what he was capable of at first, like a small child he needed to be taught right from wrong. Victor failed to do so. The Creature soon realized on his own what he was capable of doing and was going to punish Victor for his lack of love. You end up feeling sympathetic for the Creature. He doesn’t know much of what he does. He’s like a young child, he needed guidance and structure; and Victor wouldn’t provide that for him. He turned on Victor once he realized that he was being neglected. He told Victor that he would be with him until the end; and he was. He proved to Victor
Victor is portrayed in his own eyes as being too proud and a victim of fate. Walton sees Victor as a noble man who has been ruined by the events that took place in his life. The Creature sees Victor as an irresponsible and reckless creator who is too headstrong to care for his own creation. The points-of-view of the Creature are full of anger and sadness. At first he sees Victor as his creator, master, and father-like figure. He has a love for Victor. Victor gave him life and therefore, is forever grateful to Victor. However, the Creature soon comes to terms with the fact that Victor loathes him. He asks Victor to create a mate for him so he won’t be lonely; and Victor refuses due to the fact of fear that they would breed and produce more creatures and would only bring more destruction. At first the Creature has love for Victor, and when he realizes what Victor’s intentions are, he sets out to get revenge on Victor. Throughout the story, the only thing the Creature cares about is making Victor pay for his neglect. The Creature is seeking nothing but revenge on Victor. He feels that since Victor is going to leave him lonely in the world, he should show Victor what he has been dealing with. He wants to show Victor exactly how it feels to be alone in the world. Left with all of his loved ones gone, due to the monster, Victor seeks out his creation to destroy what he brought into the world. Like