Comparing Victor Frankenstein And The Monster In Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

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A main character trait of Victor Frankenstein and the monster is their love and connection with nature. Both characters use nature to solace them when their moods are low. One of Victor’s favorite nature retreats is the beautiful lake in Geneva. He boated out there after William’s death and said himself how the “heavenly scene restored him.” Nature is able to satisfy Victor and create a sense of happiness. There are many aspects between the monster and Victor, but in many ways, are different. The monster enjoys these same pleasures of nature while he is in his emotional exile. He chose to stay in the wilderness while becoming acquainted with humans. The wilderness around him “was enough to maintain his spirits, even through the persecution.” Just as it did for Victor, nature is able to hold the monster together through his struggles. This relationship for nature is shared most ardently between these two. Sometimes they exert their love for nature subconsciously. For example, when Victor has to rid himself of the female monster ruins, he chooses a lake as the venue. Even though this is not a happy moment in his life, his love for nature is what draws him to it, regardless of the circumstances: “The lake refreshed him and filled him with agreeable sensations.” Connecting with nature not only helps to calm and…show more content…
There is no one but Creature and Creator. After seeing their striking similarities, it seems as if they could be the same character. For example, most of society thinks that the creature is called Frankenstein. Symbolically, the monster is just another side of Victor. There are so many qualities that he shares with his creature that makes him afraid. Mary Shelley creatively conveys the similarities of loving nature, desiring family, and animosity between the creature and the creator, which are connected to each other through these
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