The Creature Frankenstein Analysis

In the novel Frankenstein, Mary Shelley develops a character, The Creature, who appears to be innocent only to reveal his true self, a villainous monster. The Creature’s rain of terror commences with the homicide of William Frankenstein. He attempts to kidnap William and when the child threatens to tell his father, M.Frankenstein, the Creature is enraged and,”..grasped his throat to silence him,and in a moment he laid dead..” ( 131 ). Notably, the Creature’s actions stemmed from rage and selfish motives,as he hoped the child would be unprejudiced and become his companion. After committing such a horrendous crime the Creature felt delighted in being able to create desolation. The thrill of creating despair led him to his next victim a young
girl named Justine. Needing someone to take the blame for William’s murder he plants the evidence upon Justine,”.. be hers the punishment..” ( 132 ). For this reason the actions of the Creature exemplify his growing wickedness,as Justine is ultimately charged for the homicide and is hanged. He views his actions as a game and receives pleasure from creating mischief. Now having experience in committing the perfect crime, the Creature moves onto his third victim Henry Clerval, dear friend of Victor Frankenstein. He strangles Clerval and leaves him on the shores of Ireland exactly where Victor Frankenstein has landed. The men who find Clerval believe Victor has committed the crime and incarcerate him. Victor is forced to see the body of his friend and can,” no longer support the agonies that I [he] endured.” This death truly displayed how far the Creature would go to create agony agony humanity. Although some readers may argue that his actions are the result of Victor’s neglectful care,the reality is that the Creature decided to murder innocent citizens all because of his obsession with revenge. The actions one does ultimately becomes one’s nature and in the case of the Creature his true nature is that of a villainous monster.