Roma Gaschler
English 10, Period D
Mr. Mero
12/6/16
Frankenstein: Outside Literary Analysis Essay Assessment (B) In the gothic novel Frankenstein by Mary Shelly, the "monster" goes on a murderous rampage, taking the lives of the loved ones of Victor Frankenstein. Although the "monster" has a mind of its own, his creator Victor Frankenstein is more responsible for the loss of innocent lives, not his creation. The creature was never taught the proper ways to act because Victor abandoned him. Victor wanted no part in the growth of his creation. He did not take responsibility for the loss of innocent lives, even though he shaped the "monster" into who he was. Victor Frankenstein spends about two years on his creation. Ever since his childhood, he has been fascinated with the great alchemists, which include Cornelius Agrippa and Paracelsus. He gathers as much information and body parts as possible to create the perfect human being, which resembles as "playing" god. In chapter four, Victor says "A new species would bless me as its creator and source; many happy and excellent natures could come owe their being to me. No father could claim the gratitude of his child so completely as I should deserve theirs." When his creation comes to life, Victor turns from him in disgust and abandons him.…show more content… He knew the monster, created it, and did not tell people even though he knew that their lives were in danger. "You cannot create a monster and then condemn it. Hate its ugly features, its terrible gait." This quote is explaining how you must take responsibility of what you create, what you own, and to look more than just at the exterior but the interior of Victor's creation. He would've seen that its harmless and just needs to be taught but he did not give it a chance. Since he did not get a chance to bond with his creator, he was outraged and furious which caused the deaths of many
