Victor's Accomplishments In Frankenstein

Consumed by the potential achievement of one’s desires, an individual tends to be obsessed with the fulfillment, while disregarding every other valuable aspects of their life, such as family and self-prosperity. The overlooked journey, is only an obstacle in the way of obtaining the ultimate goal, usually centered around glory. In the novel, Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, Victor Frankenstein seizes his lifelong ambition of creating life from the nonliving. After the long awaited achievement, Frankenstein finds that the triumph does not live up to his glorified expectations of success. Thus, the time spent to attainment is misused, not being thoroughly enjoyed by Frankenstein. Unfortunately, most individuals like Frankenstein, praise minor instances

Occupied by his project, Victor insists “to procrastinate all that related to my feelings of affection until the great object, which swallowed up every habit of my nature, should be completed” (Shelley 46). Victor continues to be unconditionally concerned with the progress of his objectives instead of the well-being of himself and his family. Individuals often ignore one’s own feelings and health because of a glorified goal, which can lead to a degrading life. The potential glory after the obtainment of a goal does not make up for enjoyable time lost in the hardships presented in the journey. Until the completion of the Creature, Victor does not associate with his family: “...the same feelings which made me neglect the scenes around me cause me also to forget those friends and family who were so many miles absent, and whom I had not seen for so long a time” (Shelley 45). The pleasure in attaining his desires persists in being the most important aspect for Victor, rather than family. During his journey, Victor deprives himself of his family and friends so he can advance his course to grandeur. The self-centered mind of Frankenstein, as well as many individuals, puts the achievement of their own desires before the compassion of others. This reality conveys the lonesome campaign individuals face when only finding pleasure in the attainment of their ambitions. Instead of this undesirable lifestyle without family, Victor’s journey could have been more satisfying with family and friends by his