The ending of Frankenstein was satisfactory as long as you can appreciate how well the events tied the story together by not only connecting the characters but also adding a conclusion to all of the past events. An important part about understanding the ending of Frankenstein is knowing that the book was not really about Victor or the monster, it was about what they represented and their actions that are important. It does not matter who plays the part as long as the story keeps that same lessons and themes such as obsession and the dangers of ambition.
Obsession is a rather obvious theme throughout Frankenstein, we observe that Victor Frankenstein vows revenge on the creature after the creature murdered his new wife. We observe this moment of passion through the quote,
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Let the cursed and hellish monster drink deep of agony; let him feel the despair that now torments me." I had begun my adjuration with solemnity and an awe which almost assured me that the shades of my murdered friends heard and approved my devotion, but the furies possessed me as I concluded, and rage choked my utterance.” Obsession is a serious flaw for many different characters in Frankenstein. When we compare both Walton and Victor, we see that difference between a healthy passion and a dangerous obsession. In one of his letters to Margaret, Robert states that he had been on his journey for six years and that he worked hard during the day on the boat and studied math at night. His passion brought him away from home, but thankfully, Robert's passion hadn't turned into an obsession. On the other hand, Victor's obsession with creating life led him to become disconnected from his family and from reality. Obsessions can be closely related to addiction. Victor spends long hours away from his family in a very unhealthy situation and even risked imprisonment for stealing body parts and disrespecting graves. Victor's obsession with creating life took him