William Barker ENGL: 1200:0052 3/11/2023 Frankenstein Close Reading Paper The theme of revenge is a pervasive element in Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein." The novel's characters are driven by a desire for retribution, which ultimately leads to their downfall. This essay will explore the theme of revenge in "Frankenstein" by analyzing its representation in the novel. This theme of revenge in "Frankenstein" highlights the destructive nature of vengeance. The characters' desire for revenge blinds them to the consequences of their actions, leading to a cycle of violence and tragedy. The novel suggests that revenge is a futile pursuit that only leads to further pain and suffering. The characters in the novel become so consumed by their desire for revenge that they lose sight of …show more content…
The creature's actions are motivated by a desire to make Victor suffer and to show him the consequences of his actions. The creature tells Victor, "I am alone, and miserable; man will not associate with me; but one as deformed and horrible as myself would not deny herself to me" (Shelley, 98). This statement reflects the creature's sense of isolation and loneliness and its belief that its actions are justified by the cruelty of its existence. William and Henry The creature's desire for revenge leads it to commit several acts of violence, including the murder of William Frankenstein and Henry Clerval. The creature's actions are motivated by a desire to make Victor suffer and to show him the consequences of his actions. The creature tells Victor: "I am alone, and miserable; man will not associate with me; but one as deformed and horrible as myself would not deny herself to me" (Shelley, 98). This statement reflects the creature's sense of isolation and loneliness and its belief that its actions are justified by the cruelty of its