Mary Shelley

In Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein there is only one person who can be held responsible for the deaths and misfortunes of loved ones, Victor Frankenstein. Unfortunately, Victor’s selfishness and lack of rational thought has ended in death and pain. Consequently, Victor is the only one who can be held accountable for the deaths of William, Justine, Clerval, and Elizabeth. Victor does not think of the consequences of his actions in his quest for creating …

…horrendous murders. Victor is now suffering as much as his creation. In conclusion, Victor is the one who should be held responsible for the deaths of William, Justine, Clerval and Elizabeth. His lack of forethought and his extreme ignorance leads him to be guilty of the murders. Furthermore, he sacrifices his own true love by destroying the second creature. Finally, the repercussions of Victor’s actions, consequently result in the deaths of several innocent people.