Frankenstein 3

Frankenstein shares the guilt of the creatures crimes immensely throughout the novel. He created the creature and therefore every crime the creature commits is directly related to Frankenstein. Instead of caring for the creature and helping or comforting it, Frankenstein abandons it and doesn't take responsibility for his own creation. Frankenstein learns that being a coward and running away does not solve all of his problems with the creature. No matter what he will always be responsible for his creation and whatever actions the creature does is a reflection on Frankenstein.

From the beginning Frankenstein has shown how morally blind he really is. To go against the laws of nature and bring to life something that was once dead shows how Frankenstein's sense of morals are off. Once the creature is made Frankenstein deserts him all because of his physical appearance. Instead of attempting to comfort or be civil towards his own creation Frankenstein splits and leaves a lonely, confused creature to fend for itself in a world where people are judgmental. Frankenstein also remains silent about his creation which is another way in which his morals are corrupt. After the death of his brother, Frankenstein should have come out with the truth and proved the innocence of the poor girl Justine but instead he says nothing. Their deaths are on his conscience and he could have avoided all this guilt and sorrow if he'd come forward with the truth. His humanity is being stripped away with every decision he makes.

Most of Frankenstein's remorse is directed mainly at himself. Frankenstein had the power to come forth with the truth and prevent all of these deaths of innocent people but he didn't. His sorrow is not for them it's always about him. He has been alone and secluded for so many years that he doesn't feel any strong emotion for other human beings. Therefore you can't trust what Frankenstein says because every action he makes goes against it. He became so involved with his work on the creature that everything else became less important.

The monster could be the true inner thoughts and feelings that Frankenstein has but is too scared to admit. Frankenstein could easily be this man who thinks all too highly of himself which makes everyone around him and threat or enemy. The monster is simply that side of Frankenstein that he refuses to accept or believe exists and can blame the creature for everything instead of taking responsibility for himself and owning up to his own mistakes.