A monster
In most societies, a monster is perceived to be a supernatural being that people judge merely by its looks and not its personality. Frankenstein By Shelley depicts a monster that was created by Victor (Green). However, he abandoned the creation since it was horrifying. Due to its general appearance, the society did not offer the creature an opportunity to express its true self. Indeed, the monster grapples with the external conflict due to Frankenstein’s rejection and the societal stigma, thus making it challenging for him to adapt to the new life. Notably, Victor created a monster in a quest to express his intentions of being a supreme being-God. Nevertheless, he was irresponsible since he did not have a plan on how to treat his creation. Accordingly, this essay argues that Victor was a true monster in the novel since he meddled with nature, turns down his creations, and illustrates hubris.
Human being should not interfere with nature as it demonstrates his or her intention to overstep God’s work. Victor went to college, and he showcased his insatiable curiosity in science and nature. For this reason, he wanted to find the secret behind immortality and thus planned to create a living creature (Knudsen and Almen). He commenced creating unnatural work with the hope that it will at one time bring success. For instance, Victor said that he was encouraged and hoped that his present endeavors would at least be a foundation of his success p 43. Consequently, he commenced meddling with nature in a bid to come forth with something else nobody would create but God. Eventually, he created a living being although, after that, he realized that he had seriously meddled with nature
PG 47. He had initially thought he would come up with a splendid creation, but now he regretted having created a monster. Victor was convinced he had no ordained ability to incept life and beauty when he created a horrifying living creature. Therefore, disruption of nature is an act that proved Victor was the real monster since it’s a God’s duty that no mortal should overstep.
Rejection encompasses denial, refusal, or dismissal of somebody or a thing. When Victor created a living being, he rejected it immediately since it was not as beautiful as he had planned. The monster confronted Victor about how he treated him pg111. The creature informed victor that him being his creator, should not be frightened and disappointed by his creation. The creature appealed to Victor that he should offer constant support instead of feeling horrified. The creature is aware of the fact that he is stigmatized by humanity, including his creator, who lives him in solitude. During their discourse, he blamed Victor for the indiscreet actions, thus making him feel guilty for rejecting his creation. The monster is aware that his creator can quickly get unpleasantly rid of him to free himself from a monster. The monster confronts victor due to his cowardice and compels him to experience the depth of brutality that he demonstrated. Therefore, the rejection of his creation was a monstrous act since a creator should not abandon his or her creation.
Excessive pride is the cause of extreme misery and unnecessary suffering. Victor demonstrated hubris in the novel when he perceived high of himself. In this case, he wanted to feel recognized for the significant accomplishments that he had achieved. It also appeared that Victor only thought about himself even during the crisis that hit his family. He had immense pride that he would conceal the truth. His pride compels him to hide the fact that the monster murdered William. In this respect, Justine took the blame for William’s death and died. Victor was willing to sacrifice his family in a bid to save himself from any imminent jeopardy or judgment. At the end of the narrative, Victor realized that pride was harmful, as it had resulted in his suffering. He averred that he believed in himself, and he was sure that he was destined from greatness. He further attested that his feelings were profound per se, but he knew that he possessed some sense of judgment that impeded him from achieving his ambitions. Even immediately after his dismal downfall, he perceived himself to be above the law. He unfortunately, acknowledged that he was misguided by his pride, and for this reason, a pleasant future awaited him. However, the major thing that his pride brought forth was the death of the people he loved. Thus, it is valid to put it across that hubris was the major trait that demonstrated that Victor was a monster.
Indeed, meddling with nature, stigmatizing his creation, and expressing hubris were some of the evidence that demonstrates that Victor was a real monster. Victor refused to accept the creature that he brought to life. The appearance of the creature was horrifying to the extent that the society feared him. He was not afforded a chance to express himself and thus encounters external conflicts. The monster endeavored to find a place in the society, but his creator abandoned him without according him the needed support. On the other hand, pride showcase Victor to be a monster as it results in the death of his loved ones.