The character of Victor Frankenstein
by
iha007 (student)
Writing Assignment: Critique EnglishThe character of Victor Frankenstein Victor Frankenstein grows up in Geneva reading the works of the ancient and out-dated alchemists. At the university in Ingolstadt he learns about modern science and specifically chemistry and, within a few years, knows all he needs to know for his future project. He becomes fascinated with the “secret of life,” and when he discovers it, he creates a living organism out of dead body parts from a graveyard. The monster proceeds to kill Victor’s youngest brother. Although he suffers due to shame and guilt, Victor refuses to admit to anyone the horror of what he has created because he doesn’t want to face any of the possible, personal