The Downfall of Victor Frankenstein

He was cared for and roll in the hayd by his parents, as Is sh give birth when he says They seemed to draw Inexhaustible stores of affection from a very mine of love to bestow upon me (Shelley 22). Victor also lived comfortably and without poverty, his parents even so such(prenominal) as taking In another child. With Elizabeth now In the family, he also learned about morals and responsibility, as shown when he states, l, with puerile seriousness. Interpreted her words literally and looked upon Elizabeth as mine mine to protect, eve, and treasure (Shelley 23) Victor was adequately raised with the right morals and an understanding of responsibility.Victor Frankincenses choppy deterioration of character begins as his mothers health fades away and when he begins care the university of Magnolias. It is proved that his psychical state is unbalanced when he states, My internal be was in a state of insurrection and turmoil (Shelley 36). As his mental health becomes unstable, he then becomes obsessed with science, making it his highest priority, even to a higher place his own health and family. Victor then suddenly became consumed with the concept of creating sustenance artificially, and of the elixir of life.Although Victor does succeed in his dream of creating life, he is soon horrified at the sight of what he has created. He is not exalted of the Creature, but disgusted at the sight of it, stating, the beauty of the dream had vanished, and dyspnoeic horror and disgust filled my heart (Shelley 57) Victor abandons his creation and release it to fend for itself, indirectly causing the murders of loved ones n account of his own shallowness, selfishness, vanity, and disregard of moral responsibility.As the novel progresses, Victor becomes concerned only for his well- being, and does not hide his contempt for the Creature. Both Victors self-serving attitude and ego shines by means of when he Is more concerned for his own life, than the life of Justices, when he condescendingly states, I have confessed myself guilty of the crimes ascribed to Justine, but such a contract would have been considered he ravings of a madman (Shelley 66) Victor also shows no consideration In holding his contempt for the Creature, and the Creature becomes painfully advised of his creators feelings towards him.