Archetype A primary symbol, action, setting, or character type that is found repeatedly throughout literature “Sometimes I grew alarmed at the wreck I Perceived that I had become; the energy of my purpose alone sustained me...” Archetypes in literature help readers see connections throughout literature and better understand a character’s purpose. Victor fits into several archetypes; one being the mad scientists. The ‘mad scientist’ is a character so possessed with their science that they physically or mentally go mad. While working on the monster Victor becomes a “wreck”. His work and ambition consume him to the point that he is physically and mentally ill. This archetype creates meaning because the readers already have knowledge associated