James Albright
Mr. Jonathan Martin
English IV
17 February 2023
The Fate of one Man Science and knowledge are racing at uncontrolled speeds. The secrets of nature are starting to reveal themselves. But are halted by one man's fate. In Frankenstein, the theme of destiny is developed by the creation of the monster, Victor's actions, and Victor's final devotion. The theme of fate can be seen in Victor’s studies when trying to uncover nature's secret of life. For example, in Chapter 2, Victor states that “Natural philosophy is the genius that regulated my fate, I desire, therefore, in this narration, to state facets which led to my predilection for that of science” (Shelley 16). Victor mentions that he was destined to find his adore for science, which led him to embody the concept of unrestrained science. Therefore, Victor had discovered how to reanimate dead things and then proceeded to create the monster. All because his belief in fate for breaking the mortal barriers that surround him. Furthermore, Victor's actions are used to expand on the theme of destiny. For instance, Victor says that “Destiny was too potent, and her immutable laws had dared my utter and terrible destruction” (Shelley 17). He blames destiny after the creature starts killing his family members and friends, after he shows no
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Such as in Chapter 23, Victor expresses “My rage is unspeakable when I reflect on the murder, whom I turned lose upon society, still exists. To refuse my just demand; I have but one resource, and I devote myself, either in my life or death, to his destruction” (Shelley 96). Victor is filled in rage when the monster kills his loved ones and the love of his life, Elizabeth. Likewise, Victor's actions, that he blames fate for his doings, led to Victor's final reasoning in life, which is to kill the monster. Thus, Victors believes he was destined to kill the monster or die trying