Abandonment is a type of trauma that causes people to feel certain pessimistic emotions, lose social interaction with society, and much more. Abandonment can be directly attributed to certain behaviors such as seeking revenge on others, questioning themselves, and feeling lost. In Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, Victor Frankenstein, the protagonist, creates a living creature, the antagonist, in hopes of advancing science and being known for something grandiose. Frankenstein realizes the massive mistake in creating the creature, thus deciding to abandon it, leaving it to survive on its own. The story continues with the monster’s journey on how he experiences new emotions leading to many unlawful acts being committed, supporting the theme of abandonment. The theme of abandonment is …show more content…
Due to lack of affection, the creature didn’t know how to cope with feelings from what he experienced. The creature represents how anyone can develop a lack of trust in society. If Victor did not abandon the creature and gave the creature a chance to develop in a healthy manner, then the creature wouldn’t have developed insecurities but rather would have had a fighting chance and possibly would have had the ability to trust mankind. Secondly, along with the lack of trust towards society, abandonment has negative impacts on a person’s behavior. Going through distasteful experiences can shift an individual’s perspective and can also lead to a drastic change in their conduct. As a result, certain emotions can surface such as anger, revenge, and the constant questioning and or doubting of one’s self. These feelings are displayed by the creatures in the novel. As stated in Frankenstein,” Cursed, cursed creator! Why did I live in the U.S.? Why, in that instant, did I not extinguish the spark of existence which you had so wantonly