Pointing Fingers

"During these last days I have been occupied in examining my past conduct; nor do I find it blameable." (Frankenstein p. 161)

When reflecting on his life, Victor reflects on who is to blame for all the misfortunes in his life.  Now, I will decide who really is to blame because I can. 

1.  Creation of the creature:  Victor

•          Victor blames his creation his own madness; however, where does madness come from?  I believe madness can only come from your own mind; therefore, Victor is at fault.  Without his (later regretted) perseverance and intelligence, the creature would have never been created.

        2.  Murder of William:  Victor

o    Victor caused the creature to be lonely by abandoning him on the day of creation.  He could have welcomed him into his home and taught him the ways of society.  But instead, Victor abandons the creature causing him to be continuously rejected.

        3.  Death of Justine:  Victor

o    Victor never stood up for Justine even though he knew that she was innocent.

       4.   Murder of Henry:  Creature

o    The creature was angry about Victor refusing to create a second creature; however, I believe killing Henry was a little over the top.  Victor had no idea what this right decision would lead to. 

5.     5.  Murder of Elizabeth:  Creature/Victor

o    Okay really, Victor should have seen this coming.  Victor should have been protecting his wife the entire time.  Again, the creature may have been good by nature, but this murder was really just too much.  Sure, the creature suffered, but how is making Victor suffer helping the creature in any way?

Overall, I think Victor held much more blame than he claims.  But hey, everyone deserves to die with a happy conscience.