The cult of Frankenstein has become heavily fixated on the creature who sprang
from the unholy imagination of a "mad" scientist. However, much more can be learned from the man who unleashed vengeance upon
the world. Victor Frankenstein is a man possessed by a passion which can only be described as obsessive. Victor describes
himself as having a temper "sometimes violent, and [...] passion vehement." These attributes influence his desire to learn
and his deep interest in the more speculative branches of science. Victor's passion drives his quest to create life.
Victor's fabrication of the creature is often described as the desire to "play" God. Victor does in
fact consider that "a new species would bless me as its creator and source; many happy and excellent natures would owe their
being to me." Victor is an arrogant man who would love any sort of acclaim. He is the eldest son in a family which is totally
devoted to him, or so he would have Robert Walton believe. While consumed by "passion," Victor neglects everyone in his life
including himself.Victor is victim to many defects which spur his delusions. When the creature is imbued with life, Victor
is overwhelmed by the gravity of what he has done.
Victor turns his back on his creation. He refuses to take responsibility for what he has created. Victor's
entire life is affected by his irresponsibility. He tries to wash his hands of what he has done and only succeeds in making
his life worse. The creature's vengeance is a plea for attention. Victor has created life without stopping to consider the
implications. His failure to take responsibility before, during, or after his unholy endeavor ruins him. Victor Frankenstein
is not a morally corrupt madman. Victor Frankenstein is a flawed man who could not assert himself.
