The monster is the antagonist in the novel. The monster is not named Frankenstein but was created by Victor Frankenstein in the University of Ingolstadt, assembled by old body parts. The monster is a hideous, grossest, and gigantic creature, that is always suffering from rejection and fear from his creator and society. The monster gains general knowledge through the books he reads and the conversations he hears from the De Lacey's and learns about himself. However, he seeks revenge on his creator for abandoning him, he kills Victor’s younger brother, best friend, a maid, and his fiancee.