Victor is the "mad scientist" of the story, the one who creates the monster that comes back to haunt him. The creature keeps his promise by strangling Elizabeth on her matrimonial bed. .

Your purchase helps us remain independent and ad-free. [4] The question of Frankenstein's responsibility to the creature – in some ways like that of a parent to a child – is one of the main themes of the book. Doré the mariner with the albatross around his neck. Its themes of delving into the dark arts will have allure for the Twilight set, while the science project run amok (and the arrogance of its creators) is a subject that remains all too timely. At one point in his troubles, Victor mentions that he is taking laudanum in hopes of being able to sleep. This loss drives Victor to start over and to become successful. Bigotry alert: One of the subplots involves noble Christian characters who risk all to save a Muslim friend from certain death, and once safe he betrays them to an evil fate. But the moment that Victor's innocence is shattered beyond repair is the moment he creates life. Sign up for news on Education events for students. © 2020 eNotes.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Only after the murder of Igor does Victor seem to truly lose that innocent hope. or superstition" (32). His mother has died of scarlet fever, and he wants to not have to experience death. It can be argued that he has a natural predilection for sociopathy and ambition. Note: The following text may contain spoilers. If he had not been born naturally curious, if his father had denounced Agrippa more heartily, and if his professor had not been so impressive then Victor would not have chosen this path; but alas, destiny had it out for him from the beginning. This Victor borders on the sociopathic and has very little innocence to lose. Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft, and Susan J. Wolfson.

Parents and caregivers: Set limits for violence and more with Plus. Directed by Paul McGuigan. Victor later regrets meddling with nature through his creation, as he inadvertently endangers his own life, as well as the lives of his family and friends, when the creature seeks revenge against him. Frankenstein agrees, but ultimately destroys this creation, aghast at the idea of a race of monsters. John Deering's Strange Brew (2012) A reference to how Frankenstein's unnamed monster is often mistaken as himself. Victor was the eldest of three, and insists "no creature could have more tender parents . Victor created this monster literally, but he is also the reason the creature turned to evil acts.