Arguably the most prevalent theme in the novel is internal conflict. Internal conflict is sprinkled throughout the novel, impacting the characters in different ways. The monster’s internal conflict stems from his upbringing and his relationship with Victor. Ever since the monster’s creation, he was well aware of his uniqueness and the fact that he was different from the rest of society. However, after befriending the cottagers, the monster is inspired and feels accepted. Regardless of the surge of positivity in the monster’s life, the reality of his upbringing pulls him back down to his negativity in the quotation, “But where were my friends and relations? No father had watched my infant days, no mother had blessed me with smiles and caresses;