Is one born with a set of predetermined characteristics or shaped by their environment as they grow up? This directly relates to the controversy stirred by nature vs nurture. This topic is repeated throughout Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley. The novel shows us that Victor Frankenstein produced an experiment that he deemed a failure. Resulting in Victor leaving his creation, which led to the many repercussions that played out in the story. Arguably, others may oppose and say that Victor Frankenstein was not at fault as the monster has free will and that nobody can control another's will. Although the being is deemed a “monster”, its sinful ways were a production of the forsaken position the world placed it in. This situation was greatly generated …show more content…
Although it may be true that Victor holds aspirations, he must take into account the potential consequences of his choices. Though, this isn’t the case when the experiment was all Victor’s work and choice. Nobody influenced him to begin such an experiment, it was Victor's selfishness in trying to create something new in the world to gain fame. He was excited about his work until the very moment he laid eyes on the finished product. He described the situation as "no mortal could support the horror of that countenance". A mummy again endued with animation could not be so hideous as that wretch" (60). Victor found his experiment hideous and thus abandoned him. This led to many repercussions that all tie back to this decision. Albeit, the main effect this choice has is that it led to the creature feeling alone which consequently plants a growing want for companionship that he sought for the whole time but wasn't able to get. In accordance, after the creature had his revenge, Victor instead of understanding the effect of his choices, went to kill his creation. In contrast, some feel he is justified in doing so as the experiment has killed many of his loved