Loneliness In Frankenstein

The Novel “Frankenstein” is a devastating story of events of a scientist, Victor Frankenstein, who gave life to the dead. There are a multitude of themes taught in this story, but one of the recurring ones is loneliness. Not only do the main protagonist and antagonist, Victor Frankenstein and the creation, face loneliness, but minor characters like Robert Walton, William Frankenstein, and Justine Moritz experience this emotion as well.

In Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein”, the novel starts with a series of letters written by Robert Walton to his sister. Walton’s occupation is an arctic Explorer, and he is trying to find the North pole. During this time, he is experiencing many feelings of loneliness and despair because he is so isolated from the

Even though his experience with the emotion is not touched on as much as others, his feelings are still a crucial contribution to the overall theme. William could be described as both sensitive and innocent, but he is surrounded by negativity and violence. His family is obsessed with their own personal issues and goals, which causes them to ignore him. William feels separated from his family, especially Victor, because he is more engaged in his scientific endeavors than spending time with his younger sibling. All of these events make William feel a certain loneliness. This makes him more vulnerable to The Creation, the book's antagonist. After The Creation killed William, he blamed the Frankenstein's family maid, Justine Moritz. He did this as payback to Victor for creating him. William’s passing may be painful, but it serves as a reminder of the risk that is caused when family is involved and the consequences of our choices. In the end, Mary Shelley emphasizes the theme of loneliness through William’s isolation in “Frankenstein.” William's death is a warning that there are risks that come from ignoring your loved ones, and the consequences of neglecting their needs by chasing your goals. William’s death proves that he was the outcome of his Family’s ignorance and the Creature’s

Justine's life is becoming more difficult as a result of the murder accusation against William Frankenstein. She is innocent, but she was eventually claimed guilty and put to death for something she did not do. Justine knew that she was innocent, but she could not convince anyone else. “ I was firmly convinced in my own mind that Justine, and indeed every human being, was guilty of this murder.” (Shelley) All throughout her trial and incarceration period, Justine experienced extreme amounts of isolation and hopelessness. Justine feels betrayed by the legal system in this situation. She also feels this sense of betrayal from her loved ones and close friends because they accept the guilt, instead of believing her. Her sense of solitude is also a contributing factor to her feeling of loneliness. She is cut off from the ones she loves, with no one there by her side to offer her comfort and support. Even though she spent most of her years catering to the Frankenstein family, they have turned against her, and she is now separated from everyone. Ultimately, Justine's account’s of loneliness in “Frankenstein” was based strictly off of people's outside view of her, and their action towards her. Justine is an example of how the justice system has failed her. She was born into a society that brought her into a brutal and unjust