Frankenstein

In the classic novel "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley, the true monster is not the creature that Victor Frankenstein creates, but Victor himself. A monster is not simply a hideous or terrifying being, but someone who exhibits cruelty, selfishness, and a lack of empathy towards others. Victor's obsession with creating life leads him to abandon his creation, leaving it alone and confused in a world that rejects him. An aspect to consider is Victor's ambition and pride. Right from the start, after being challenged by one of his professors, he's all about gaining knowledge and power, which eventually leads to creating the creature. He's so focused on playing "god" that he doesn't think about what might go wrong, showing he lacks empathy and responsibility. Victor himself admits this, saying,

Despite being the creator, he abandons the creature immediately after its awakening. He neglects his responsibilities towards his creation and fails to provide guidance and care, leading the creature to seek its own identity and purpose. This act of abandonment portrays the cold and heartless behavior usually associated with a monstrous being. Victor recognizes his negligence saying, "I had deprived myself of rest and health. I had desired it with an ardour that far exceeded moderation; but now that I had finished, the beauty of the dream vanished, and breathless horror and disgust filled my heart" (Grimly, 42). Victor sacrificed his well-being and sanity in the process, only to realize that his creation brought him horror and disgust instead of the fulfillment he had hoped for. Victor's actions eventually lead to tragic consequences for those around him, highlighting his role as the true monster. His constant pursuit of his scientific ambitions leads to the deaths of his loved ones, as well as the suffering of the creature. This shows a pattern of destruction caused by Victor's actions, which is a big monster