In the very moment when life begins we humans are exposed to the world. With nothing more than a blank canvas we learn, adapt and do what we have to do to survive. We humans fall prey to our pride and obsessive minds which cause more harm than good; in this case this describes Victor Frankenstein. Born and raised in Geneva Victor Frankenstein had an everything handed to him on a silver platter. His father, Alphonse and mother Caroline Beaufort both cherished him like “their idol” (16) who was bestowed “on them by [the] heavens,” (16) as they presented Elizabeth Lavenza as a gift. At a young age Victor developed a love for science after witnessing the phenomenon when a tree bursts into flames and, the findings of ancient and outdated …show more content…
Stricken with grief, Victor refuses to admit what he created caused this, his pride ultimately lead to the death of Justine. Victor’s character begins to change from an innocent fascination of science to a delusional, guilt ridden man who is obsessed of destroying what he brought to life. As the story progresses Victor begins to cut himself off from any human contact, he is taunted by the monster’s threats. His ego refused to let him talk to anyone about his monster has led to the chase. As the story progresses Victor is confronted by the monster who desires to have a mate. Agreeing to make the monster a companion he turns on his words which enraged the monster as he threatened to see Victor “[he] shall be with [him] on [his] wedding night.” (123) Unaware of the monster’s true threats Victor goes on believing the target was him. After being arrested Victor for carelessly dumping the remains, Victor find out that Henry Clerval was found dead, strangled by the no other than the very thing he created; the …show more content…
After hearing about this son’s poor conditions Alphonse rushed to bail Victor out of jail, as they both headed home to Geneva. Upon arriving back home Victor agrees to marry Elizabeth, as he heeds the monster’s threats carefully, but his self-indulgence and carelessness will cost him his bride. At the day of the wedding Victor’s suspicions arise as the monster never showed up, though he was prepared for its coming he never thought that the monster will target his dear Elizabeth, as her death was the final straw for Victor as he lost everything he lived for. Soon after his beloved’s death his father passed away of grief over her, Victor then on dedicated his life on finding and bring down the monster. His obsession with the monster too, will bring him to his final days. The chase ends up in the Arctic where Victor meets Walton, fascinated by Victor he too strives for knowledge and exploration. Though it’s ironic how the two characters are so alike, Victor’s last days were straining as he died of an illness. By his side the monster wept for the death of his