VictorFrankenstein

Victor Frankenstein is?the protagonist of Mary Shelley's novel, a wealthy Swiss student obsessed with science who creates a sentient creature but abandons it, leading to tragedy for both creator and creation. His fatal flaw is ambition, which drives him to a godlike pursuit of creating life, causing him to neglect his family and relationships. He becomes increasingly isolated and physically and mentally weak, consumed by guilt and shame, as the creature he brought to life seeks revenge for his rejection.? Family and background Family:?From a wealthy family in Geneva, Switzerland. His family includes his adoptive sister and fiancée, Elizabeth Lavenza, and brothers Ernest, Gerhardt, and William. Childhood:?He had a good and happy childhood, but his interest in science grew after his mother’s death from scarlet fever. Education:?He attended the University of Ingolstadt, where he studied modern science and became obsessed with the "secret of life".? Character traits and motivations Ambition:?Victor's ambition is his fatal flaw, driving him to seek glory and power by creating life. Selfishness:?He is characterized as selfish for not considering the consequences of his creation and for neglecting his family and responsibilities. Obsession:?He becomes so obsessed with his scientific pursuit that he isolates himself from everyone, including his loved ones, leading to his physical and mental decline. Shame and Guilt:?Despite his initial excitement, he is repulsed by the creature and abandons it, leading to a life of guilt and shame as the creature's actions cause destruction. Destructive pursuit:?His pursuit of godlike power results in destruction, as the creature he creates murders his family members and ultimately causes his own demise.? Relationship with the creature Creation and abandonment:?He creates the creature from dead body parts but immediately abandons him out of terror. Rejection:?Victor's rejection of the creature shapes the creature's fate. The