Victor’s appearance at Geneva was introduced with fear. He arrives at night with a thunderstorm and lightning. He then sees the monster and Victor knows for a fact the monster was responsible for the death of the little boy. Frankenstein realizes that he couldn't tell anyone that the monster killed William because no one would believe him. Even if the court did believe him, no one would be able to capture the monster without dying. Victor decides to keep it a secret, but when he got home, he discovered that Justine, their servant and friend, had been accused of the murder. Elizabeth believed Justine was innocent, but the rest of the family wasn't too sure. Victor was the only one who really knew the truth, and he was very sad. Victor did not expect any bad thing to happen. He calls the monster a demon and continues to call it names. …show more content…
Victor felt really bad for William and thinks it was his fault William died. This was Victor's fault because if Victor did not create the monster, William would never of died. Victor’s nature was melancholy when he found out the monster may have been the cause for William’s death. Victor believes that his horrific creation is a part of himself. Victor regrets making Frankenstein a lot and knew it was a big mistake. Victor’s views the creation as part of himself. “I considered the being whom I had cast among mankind and endowed with the will and power to effect purposes of horror....". Victor was not aware what would happen so he believes that the death of William was ultimately Victor's fault. Victor bears partial responsibility for the death of William. Victor made the monster which was a creation of Victor. If a parent creates a child and raises the child, and the child kills the parents brother, it is the parents fault for not raising it right. Victor didn’t raise the monster right which is why he was
After conversing with William Frankenstein, Victor's younger brother, the creature lashes out in anger and exclaims, “Frankenstein!”(Grimly 113). From this, some may conclude that murdering William makes him a monster; however, the only reason the creature felt the need to murder William is because of how Victor treated him so horribly. If Victor had cared for and tended to his own creation, then the creature would not have hate in its heart and would instead be peaceful. Similarly, following the murder of Elizabeth, Victor falls into a deep state of despair and recalls, “I was answered through the stillness of night by a loud and fiendish laugh”(Grimly 171). The opposing side would argue that the creature cruelly sought out revenge and made Victor’s life miserable, showing his deplorable behavior, making him a monster.
Khang Nguyen Jasmine Le Ms. Brooks English 4 P4 February 6, 2018 Socratic Seminar Critical Questions 1.Why did Frankenstein run from his creation? Victor is the type of person that cannot handle responsibility well. We first see this in Chapter 3, after his mother’s death, “My mother was dead, but we had still duties which we ought to perform; we must continue our course with the rest and learn to think ourselves fortunate whilst one remains whom the spoiler has not seized.”
In Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, Victor is fascinated by the creation and decay of life and is relentless to create him one, but turns out to be a horrifying nightmare by bringing a monster into the world. One's desire can be so great that it blinds people from the things in life they truly care about, but would not know till it is gone. Victor Frankenstein goes from an arrogant man who only thinks about his only desires to a guilt ridden man who wants to protect others after his mistake killed innocent people. Victor Frankenstein is an arrogant man who only thinks about his only desires and does not care about what people says. Since he is spoiled by his family by giving him gifts like Elizabeth “as his- his to protect, love, and cherish” (30).
Victor Frankenstein is the monster because of his selfishness. He allowed Justine to die innocently when he could have said something and saved her. " A thousand times rather would I confessed myself guilty of the crime ascribed to Justine but such ravings would accuse me of being a madman”. This speaks of not just selfishness, but the egocentrism of this character. He rather let someone close die than be called a madman.
Victor Frankenstein, is at fault for the creature’s actions. Victor was looking for some honor and triumph, but when he accomplished his experiment, not only did it bring terror to Victor, but to the whole world. The monster never learned right from wrong and was never raised correctly, his first moment of life, all he experienced was the fear in Victor's emotion, and was abandoned right from the start. Victor selfishly isolated himself from society and ran away from his responsibilities which caused destruction to the people Victor cared for and loved deeply. The creature was known as a monster and was doomed due to his appearance.
When Victor arrived to the gates of the city, they are closed for that night and in between the lightning strike he saw a glimpse of the monster. He realizes that it had been two years since he had last seen his terrible creation. It came to him after that his creation had strangled his little brother. Victor knowing Creature killed his brother still does not reveal the source of the crime to the justice system, because he did not want it to fall back on him that he created this monster. He later learns that Justine now accused of the murder of little William.
Victor’s creation is described as a “monster” in the story of Frankenstein. He is immediately considered to be evil because he has committed murder, even though he meant no harm. He wrongfully forges his identity according to how others see him; as an evil monster. He forges his identity on how others view him, which is an evil monster (Lall 36). At this point, he is growing out of the mental stage of an infant and is beginning to learn how to take care of himself.
Victor Frankenstein caused his own misery and destruction, which is why he is to blame for what
The creature wants to take revenge on Victor for abandoning him and causes Victor grief by killing the people he cares about. When the creature kills, Victor feels responsible and guilty of the murders. He continually breaks down with each death by “his” hands, which makes him go mad. The task of creating a monster turned Victor into a monster
Fate is Not to Blame: Victor Frankenstein as an Irresponsible Coward Some may believe in a higher power that already has our lives planned out to every detail and it is our destiny to continue on the path already cleared for us. The main character in the novel Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, Victor Frankenstein, believes in this theory. Throughout the whole novel he continuously blames his mistakes and misfortunes on fate. However Victor Frankenstein's own destruction was not caused by destiny or fate, although he seems to think it is; rather failure to accept and take responsibility for his own actions.
When people hear the word “monster”, most people imagine a massive, horrid, and grotesque figure that haunts people. While pondering what a monster is, mankind thinks of the outward appearance. Seldom do people think of man’s internal qualities as being barbaric or gruesome. Authors allow readers to create their own images of these terrifying beings. Frankenstein is a thought-provoking novel that empowers readers to have their own opinions about who the actual monster is and what it looks like.
Frankenstein: Lack of Parenting Parenting is needed in every child’s life. It is one of the most important things that will help a child grow. In the same way though, children need good parenting.
This much is true for Victor’s failure to take responsibility for not only teaching his creation about life but also failure to take responsibility for the actions of his creation. “Frankenstein! You belong then to my enemy… you shall be my first victim” (153). Victor’s knows that he is responsible for the death of William because he abandoned his creation and made the monster learn the hard way that he would not be accepted into society. But he has no choice but to let Justine take the fall for the death of his brother because he fears being seen as a madman.
He is so invested in his work that he ignores his personal life. Although, when Victor finally succeeds at achieving his goal, it is not what it seems. Victor’s creation has lead to tragedy and destruction. Hence, Victor Frankenstein is responsible for the outcome of his fate because of his fixation with being god, his disregard to humankind, and his selfishness. Despite some critics statements that the creature Victor created is responsible for the tragedy and destruction that results after the experiment, it is Victor who is accountable because of his fixation
This unquestionably exhibits his egocentric conventions as he places himself above everyone else even in matters of life and death. Furthermore, if Victor himself is willing to take responsibility for her death then it becomes unambiguous as to whether he should be held accountable for the actions of his creation. Throughout the story, the monster struggles with the repercussions brought about by his creator which leave him in turmoil. He does eventually overcome these obstacles, although it is undoubtedly too late.