Victor Frankenstein is a fictional character in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. He was born in Naples and led a very troubled life after the death of his mother. As he delved deeper into his studies, his mental state began to deteriorate and he became a recluse. His obvious obsession then engaged him in the creation of a monster that soon became guilty of numerous murders. Thus arguing that the crimes committed by Creation are not the result of Victor's negligence but rather of Creation's lack of ability to control its vengeful nature and thus of Victor's innocence of responsibility for Creation's crimes. From the beginning, the house of Frankenstein was filled with protection and love. Since Victor Frankenstein was born his parents, Caroline and Alphonse. Both felt like "their child, the innocent and defenseless creature to be educated to goodness, and whose future was in their hands". Only love could lead a child "to good, to Heaven" and his parents did everything in their power to make this happen by further revealing their love to Victor. Additionally, Caroline showed love for people like a. Throughout the book, Victor shows signs of mental problems and obsession due to his mother's death, his departure for Ingolstadt, and his isolation. Before his mother's death, Victor sees the study of science as a "possessed attraction" for himself. After Caroline's death, Victor sees science as the true path to knowledge and finds it to be a supernatural addiction. His studies in Ingolstadt lead Victor towards the goal of finding himself, which drives him to desire to discover the secret of how the body passes from "life to death and from death to life". This year is turning into an obsession with con... ... middle of paper ......eation had it all planned out and knew exactly how he would get his revenge on his creator Victor. In conclusion, when the creation believed it had fulfilled its task, it mocked its creator with the smile it gave him upon Elizabeth's death, showing the coldness of the creation. With this one can take and realize that the highest level of intellect that the creation had knowing exactly what it was doing directly influenced its creator, Victor cannot be responsible for the actions committed by the Creation by his own choice. not because of his lack of knowledge. Creation was able to decipher what was right and wrong without a doubt, therefore, Victor should not be exempted from all responsibility on behalf of Creation's terrible crimes, due to his lack of ability. control his behavior resulting from his mental illness.
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