Representation of some characters in Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein".

The creature in the tale of Frankenstein, the Modern Prometheus, is an intriguing character who possesses both human and monster traits. He is loving and gentle at the beginning of his life, but after several nasty encounters with humans, he becomes bitter and seeks revenge on Frankenstein. Frankenstein, his creator, comes across as the protagonist of the story at first. The reader learns of his heroic quest to find and understand the secret of life. …

…'moral relations' of things, Frankenstein is absorbed deeper into his obsession with unlocking the secrets of nature. The difference between these two bright, intelligent men is that Frankenstein is absolutely consumed in his research and experiment while Clerval has his feet firmly planted on the ground. Once Frankenstein is consumed in his experiment, he alienates himself from his friend, from then on, he can no longer be rescued and it gradually leads to his downfall.