The story begins with the letters written by Robert Walton to his sister. Robert shares with the sister his childhood dream to explore new regions and gain scientific knowledge. To make this dream come true, he plans to take ships to Russia and make a voyage to the North Pole. During one of the days, the vessel is by accident stuck in the ice. Being trapped, Walton and his crew save the strange gigantic man whose name is Victor Frankenstein.
In the first chapter, Victor shares his story with Walter. Victor was the son of a wealthy family from Geneva (Shelley 24). His mother, Caroline, has always dreamed of having a daughter. One day she finds a little girl who is appeared to be an orphan. Frankenstein’s family adopts a poor girl whose name is Elizabeth. Victor has close relationships with his sister and his school friend Henry. Studying at school, Victor is devoted to math exploration. Inspired by scientific research and medieval alchemist Cornelius Agrippa’s works, Victor discovers the way of life creation. The young man creates the repulsive creature, which escapes the laboratory because of Victor’s carelessness.
After one year of fearful living, Victor returns to Geneva, discovering that his younger brother is killed. Later Victor finds out that his creation is responsible for his brother’s death. Justine confesses to the crime and is ready to be punished. After she is executed, Victor can not help but feel responsible for her suffering. The monster manages to learn how to read, talk and write thanks to the family he secretly lives with. He finds Victor and blames the creator for leaving his child alone and requires a woman to compensate for the cruel behavior.
Work Cited
Shelley, Mary. Frankenstein. Planet eBook, 1818. Planet eBook. Web.