The concept of villainy is viewed in many novels and blockbuster films, with each villain having a meaning behind their terrible actions. Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is a great example, where both Victor and the creature commit horrendous acts, yet the true villain of the story can be drawn to be Victor Frankenstein. While the creature's actions certainly have a negligent impact, Victor's arrogance, ambition, lack of parental guidance, and responsibility towards the creature lead to his destruction and downfall of himself and to those around him. Victor Frankenstein can be seen as the true villain in Frankenstein because of his ambition and arrogance that leads to the destruction and horrific deaths throughout the story. One example that …show more content…
An example that can identify Victor as being the true villain in the story is Victor's lack of thought and deposition when he sees the creature he had created. He states that he is “Unable to endure the aspect of the being I had created, I rushed out of the room and continued a long time traversing my bedchamber, unable to compose my mind to sleep”(Shelley 59). This quote exemplifies how Victor immediately despises the creature based on its looks and abandons it rather than taking the creature under his wing to give it guidance and care. It also demonstrates the ambition of creating new life for scientific achievement, without considering the consequences. Another example that we see victor lack a sense of guidance and responsibility is his talk with the creature he states that he “consents” to the monster's request and will “deliver into your hands a female who will accompany you”(Shelley 159). Victor does agree to make a mate for the creature, however, he would like the creature to leave Europe and never come back. This continues to represent Victor's lack of responsibility and care towards the creature. Victor would only be creating a mate to get rid of the creature rather than being obligated to it and recognizing that it's a living being with emotions just like himself.