I Could Have Been His Greatest Accomplishments In Frankenstein

I Could Have Been His Greatest Accomplishment.

“Frankenstein and his creatures finally destroy each other.” (Neilson XI). Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein follows the story of Frankenstein, a man who ignores society’s norms by using science to create an experimental creature that defies God by causing destruction. Frankenstein’s experiment is known as the Creature, without knowing his story, readers believe that he is a replica of a fallen angel, specifically Satan, because wherever he goes he causes fear and harm to the ones closest to Victor. This novel reflects on social stereotypes from the eighteenth century involving gender roles, the questions about life and death, nature, family, and revenge. Mary Shelley’s use of impulse amongst the characters

Furthermore, this allows the readers to understand the character without thinking about the consequences of their actions. “[.] and I am the cause of this—I murdered her. William, Justine, and Henry-they all died by my hands” (211). When Victor created the Creature, he did not think about the consequences that would follow him, the responsibility for the creation of the Creature made him feel responsible for the deaths of his loved ones. When Victor destroyed the female Creature that he promised to the Creature, he was told that harm would come to his family. As an act of revenge, the Creature murders Henry to get back at Victor. He knew that Victor and Henry cared deeply for one another. “Destiny was too potent, and her immutable laws had decreed my utter and terrible destruction.” (42). When Walton finds Victor before he starts explaining his story, he tells Walton that he would never tell him the secret to creating the Creature because it would ruin his life, which would result in them ruining their lives. Victor is paranoid that someone would make the same mistake he had by creating another creature. This can be used as a comparison to the Ancient Mariner because by

The albatross is the order of society, and it later becomes a weight around the Ancient Mariner’s neck. Victor breaks the natural order in society by creating the Creature, and the weight surrounding him revolves around the harm that the Creature causes in his path. Lastly, this implies to readers the repercussions of their actions and that it is important to plan and organize their ideas upon acting upon them. “[.] swear to me, Walton, that he shall not escape, that you will seek him and satisfy my vengeance in his death” (236). When Walton learns the truth of Victor’s destiny, Victor makes Walton promise to him that he will continue his journey, putting an end to the Creature. Victor is ill when Walton finds him, and his health does not get better while telling his story. Victor ends up passing away, and Walton has to fulfill his promise. “Oh, Frankenstein” - a snort! Generous and self-devoted being! What does it avail that I now ask thee to pardon me? I, who irretrievably destroyed thee by destroying all thou lovest. Alas! I am a