Frankenstein 4

"I am miserable..." pg. 69

I think that one of the major themes of this book is loneliness. It is shown early on when Robert Walton expresses he has no friends. This is later demonstrated through Victor when he is in the process of creating the creature. Each of them choose to isolate themselves from others. In the process they convey a dark, anguished demeanor. However when it comes to the loneliness of the creature, it is not a choice. Upon it's first days of life, it seeks companionship with it's creator. When it is not returned, the creature flees and adapts to life on its own. Once he discovers what true companionship is, he becomes depressed and angry. I think it was the creature severe loneliness that motivated him to do whatever his dark deed was.