Symbols In Frankenstein Victor's Death
Victor's death: Usually death is symbolic for negative things, such as loss. In this novel, Victor's death represents finality. Throughout the novel, the Creature made his creator miserable by killing those close to him. When Victor died, his misery left with him. His death also marked the end of the chase between the Creature and Victor. Victor chased the Creature around Europe until the Creature led him back to the Antarctic, where he died. Shelley used this symbol to show how death is not always a bad thing.
Black Lips: If a person during Roman times had black lips, they were presumed to be evil. In this novel, the Creature's black lips were representative of unpredictable happenings. Victor, like the Romans would have, predicted that the
Creature would do evil deeds. The Creature’s black lips were ironic; a creation is only a mirror of its creator. This shows that the true evil character between Victor and his Creation is Victor. Shelley uses this symbol to show that you can’t judge a book by its cover.
Creature's Experiences: The Creature's experiences with being exposed to people symbolize society’s inability to change. Every time humans saw the appearance of Victor's creation, they shrieked in fear and began to throw things or shoot things at him. Victor didn't want to show the world his Creation, because he, having already been confirmed by society from childbirth, knew that society would not accept him because of his outer appearance. Victor didn't want to be the one to challenge the zeitgeist of the time. Shelley uses this symbol to show that one may be able to change a person but not an entire belief.
Ice: Ice symbolizes Victor's inevitable destiny. Victor's destiny has caused him to have a sorrowful life that was icebound. In the Antarctic, Victor has nowhere to go. He is cornered at the ship. The Creature skillfully lures Victor to the Antarctic, the same freezing cold spot where the story begins. He wants Victor to feel like he does-deserted and alone. Victor was destined to be cold at heart. Shelley uses this symbol to show that one's fate could be sealed at the moment of birth.
Black Lips: If a person during Roman times had black lips, they were presumed to be evil. In this novel, the Creature's black lips were representative of unpredictable happenings. Victor, like the Romans would have, predicted that the
Creature would do evil deeds. The Creature’s black lips were ironic; a creation is only a mirror of its creator. This shows that the true evil character between Victor and his Creation is Victor. Shelley uses this symbol to show that you can’t judge a book by its cover.
Creature's Experiences: The Creature's experiences with being exposed to people symbolize society’s inability to change. Every time humans saw the appearance of Victor's creation, they shrieked in fear and began to throw things or shoot things at him. Victor didn't want to show the world his Creation, because he, having already been confirmed by society from childbirth, knew that society would not accept him because of his outer appearance. Victor didn't want to be the one to challenge the zeitgeist of the time. Shelley uses this symbol to show that one may be able to change a person but not an entire belief.
Ice: Ice symbolizes Victor's inevitable destiny. Victor's destiny has caused him to have a sorrowful life that was icebound. In the Antarctic, Victor has nowhere to go. He is cornered at the ship. The Creature skillfully lures Victor to the Antarctic, the same freezing cold spot where the story begins. He wants Victor to feel like he does-deserted and alone. Victor was destined to be cold at heart. Shelley uses this symbol to show that one's fate could be sealed at the moment of birth.