The character of Victor Frankenstein

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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
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consequences. Victor’s character is complicated. He grows from a young, innocent, hopeful boy into a vindictive man. Driven by a desire for knowledge and explicitly a desire for knowledge about science. But did he change into a mad scientist who is blinded by his passion or a brave adventurer exploring unknown scientific lands?If Victor had been a real person, I wouldn’t have been attracted to him as a close friend. Frankenstein shows a lack of interest in his family and close relatives while he is studying and creating his monster. He doesn’t write any letters and he’s totally obsessed by ...

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