Page 2 of 2 In the novel Frankenstein, the contrast between the main character, Victor Frankenstein, and the minor character, the monster, represents a foil. The qualities and characteristics of the minor character, the monster, help to highlight the weaknesses of the main character, Victor Frankenstein. This foil also illuminates the meaning of the work that the pursuit of knowledge can sometimes go too far and lead to consequences. The major character, Victor Frankenstein, pushes the limits of scientific knowledge and this desire ends up controlling him to a point of no return. Frankenstein’s experiment of creating life eventually turns him into a selfish man who is only concerned with his wants and desires. Frankenstein allows his desire for the experiment to go too far and he ends up dealing with the consequences …show more content…
The result of his ambition, putting his wants and desires before others safety, results in him shutting himself out from the rest of the world so that he can satisfy himself. Those who are close to Frankenstein are the ones that end up getting hurt the most and Frankenstein is left with guilt. Frankenstein not only went too far in creating the monster, but he then went as far as leaving the monster to defend for himself in a world that was unknown to him. The monster’s confusion in the world foils and reflects Frankenstein’s poor judgement and selfishness. Frankenstein’s decision to create the monster and then leave him without any guidance, shows the worst part of Frankenstein’s desires and true colors. When Frankenstein first abandons the monster and leaves him alone in the apartment, the foil begins to unravel between the two characters. When the monster escapes from Frankenstein’s apartment, he is like an alien trying to find his way in the world. The creature feels lost, confused, lonely, and is completely shunned by