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QUESTIONS Compare the education of Victor Frankenstein to the education of the Creature. 'Frankenstein' was a self-taught creature. He had no one to educate him and had to learn by observing the individuals he encountered. His greatest teachers were the De Laceys. He learned how to talk and read by seeing Agatha, and Felix taught Safia. Which they allowed him to read "Paradise Lost" and "Wetters Sorrows". As he matured, he began to realise that he was different from his surroundings. Knowledge is essential to living life to the fullest, he pursued education without realising that it was necessary. In vein to Victor, he was doomed by this. As the creature was self-taught, it became apparent to him that he is an outsider, someone to be feared and not deserving of love or friendship. A life of hopelessness, lovelessness, and loneliness was destined for him. Nevertheless, Victor Frankenstein's activities revealed that he was passionate about acquiring information. His thirst for information prompted him to join a university, where he learned what he enjoyed: physics. Everywhere Victor went, he was on the lookout for something new to learn and explore. His knowledge, on the other hand, was his undoing “Learn from me, if not by my precepts, at least by my example, how dangerous the acquirement of knowledge” (Pg.19). His creation would cause him to lose everything he cared about and to live a miserable existence until he put a stop to it. Everything he previously cherished is now lost to him.

What is the most important emotion or emotions determining the Creature’s behaviour? It becomes apparent to the creature that it isn't “normal” which there is no one else of his type, forcing him to get accustomed to loneliness and solitude. The creature was abandoned by his creator as soon as he was born, and he ventured forth to explore diverse interactions with humans. The creature's loving heart becomes harsh and wicked after being rejected and feared by others. “All men hate the wretched; how, then, must I be hated, who am miserable beyond all living things! Yet you, my creator, detest and spurn me” (pg.38). As a result of Shelley's use of contrast, we can see how secluded the e creature is. The creature’s thoughts shift to vengeance “The nearer I approached to your habitation, the more deeply did I feel the spirit of revenge enkindled in my heart” (pg.56) as he experiences more and more rejection and discrimination and grows increasingly lonely. Consequently, he becomes destructive and murderous. Being personally responsible for the deaths of William, Henry, and Elizabeth, as well as Justine and Alphonse. By keeping Victor alive, the creature hopes to prolong Victor's misery and anguish. Vengeance is a strong feeling, and the creatures use of words reflects this, such as "imprecate curses"(pg.56) and "spirit of revenge”. Towards the end the creature shows some remorse, which is a human attribute. During his final visit to Victor, he pleads for forgiveness, but also realises it is too late for either of them. His regret for his deeds drives him to commit suicide in the end.

What is the most important emotion or emotions determining Victor Frankenstein’s behaviour? Victor's ambition has no boundaries when he generates life at any cost. In pursuit of his objectives, he puts himself and his family's health and happiness at risk. “It was the secrets of heaven and earth that I desired to learn” (pg.12). At the moment of Victor's death, he realises that his ambition and passion have brought him to his death. He tells Walton, who likewise sacrificing all for scientific discovery, that he may be on irrational line of action. Victor’s ignorance for his quest for knowledge and life, Victor believes he is invincible. To him, justifying his behaviour is unnecessary, and believes he is the only one with absolute authority. “Life and death appeared to me ideal bounds, which I should first break through, and pour a torrent of light into our dark world. A new species would bless me as its creator and source” (pg.19). God-like, Victor believes his ability to create life from nothing and bring light when there was only darkness. Where he can even evade death's clutches. Just like a god anticipates, he hopes that his creatures would show him their appreciation and adore him without hesitation. Victor is irresponsible as he creates new life, he does not consider the implications for the creature involved, or for society in general. As the creatures creator, Victor is also guilty for abandoning it and setting in motion a chain of events that result in the deaths of many of his family and friends. When confronted with his mistakes, the creature is held responsible for his actions.

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