Summary of the novel “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley

"Frankenstein" is a novel written by one, Mary Shelley. Basically, this story recounts the life of Victor, a character that creates or invents a creature that bears the same physical mien as a normal man but with a height being about 2.4 metre, quite bigger than the average man’s. Having exemplified the creature, the creator-Victor is depressed and convinced that what he had made was actually a threat to humanity . This leads him to psychological torture as showcased below.

When Victor’s friend is murdered by the creator, he goes into great despair and suffers psychological torture. He is full of regrets and reminisces his past actions that he recounts as evil. As a matter of fact, his illness is just but a physical expression of how sorry he was for having created ‘something’ that puts to end the lives of his beloved ones. He perceives his sufferings from diverse dimensions. He has to endure the hardships away from home missing the people he is actually supposed to be with, family.

In essence, Victor's creature portrays a unique type of intelligence, which leaves him in another dilemma. It demanded that Victor, being the originator of its existence make it better, by creating its companion. Obviously, it needed a companion for it was lonely and Victor was the best candidate for the job. Victor already despises his creation and knows the cost of bringing another one to life. But the creature further goes on to threaten his circle and even family, promising him nothing but blood if its demands are not met. He even volunteers to watch over Victors’ progress. Victor’s deeming character puts him in a position where he is forced to create a horrendous creature, which could threaten humanity.

While heading to England, Victor was accompanied by his acquaintance Clerval. While there, he develops a wild hunch that his demonic creation was on his trail. This led the two friends to part ways. He becomes nearly successful in completing the Creature's demand but realizes the apocalypse that would follow. Nonetheless, Victor is smart enough to destroy the female version, contrary to the monsters desires. His intellectual prowess enables him to later track the monster down to exact his revenge on the monster for murdering his fiance.

Victor’s failure to deal with the trouble that he created is an indication of human weakness. He actually pursues the creator and was in a position to destroy it. Having spotted on the window, he aims, shoots but misses. This leaves us in the position to understand that he was nothing but a coward who couldn’t deal with critical issues.

What is more, Victor’s recurring illness reminds us of his human attributes. As a matter of fact, all human beings were created in a manner that leaves them helpless in some situations especially those that are beyond their control. This, however can be dealt with by intervention by other human beings. In this story, Victor, when sick and unable to help or cure himself is helped by Walton and his crew. To conclude, Victor’s suffering demonstrates his quilt, weakness and his general conduct that is rooted to human nature.