Blog #4

Frankenstein by Mary Shelly

Death seems to be a common aspect of this novel. At least for Frankenstein's family anyway... His mother is dead, his brother was murdered, his family friend Justine was put to death for "murdering" his brother. This is not a good sign for Frankenstein or Elizabeth. It is clear that both of these character will most likely die. I'm not quite sure how, but if this pattern of death continues, there is not a chance that Frankenstein will make it out alive. Also, through the use of the frame story, it would be easy for Walton to describe how Frankenstein's death occurred. My prediction is that the creature will kill Frankenstein. Although this view is cynical, it just seems appropriate from the master to be killed by his creation. Since Victor will not accept his creation, maybe the creature will kill him due to his frustration with not receiving approval. The creature states, "I ought to be thy Adam, but I am rather the fallen angel,"(Shelley, 69). The creature realizes the miracle that is his being, yet his own creator can not see. For this reason, I would not be surprised to discover that either the creature kills Frankenstein  Frankenstein kills his creation.