Much debate occurs on whether Victor and the Creature are entirely similar, practically the same, or if Victor has absolutely no influence on the monster at all. The novel itself provides key details that can persuade the reader either way, it is just a matter of interpretation. Mainly, Victor and the Creature are trying to outdo each other, whether they are aware of their intentions or not. This then raises the question of why the protagonist and the antagonist have similar character traits including their desires, intentions, and interactions with self and others. Despite their differences, their similarities come to show the power of scientific experiments and the effect one can have on