If you could, would you change how events play out? In both Frankenstein and Macbeth, it is clear our protagonists struggle with their guilt, due to the consequences of tampering with the natural order of things. In Macbeth, the orchestration of the demise of Duncan leads to the death of many beloved characters, and the deterioration of the mental states of both Macbeth and his wife. In Frankenstein, the construction of the monster causes Victor’s family to perish, leaving behind a giant trail of guilt for Mr. Frankenschtein.
In Frankenstein, Victor has the desire to become the “god” of his new species of people, so he creates his monster. But due to his inability to nurture