Role of Parents

After intense studies of science and human anatomy, and after many years of isolating himself in his apartment from family and friends,Victor Frankenstein creates something unexpected; A monster that scares him out of his own apartment. After long days of determination and hard work, Victor faces his creature for the first time. The horrible appearance and dreams that follow, motivate Victor to run from his apartment and hide from the disaster he has formed. He is alarmed when he at last views his monster face to face. The horror that Victor witnesses, rides with him as he encounters others, thoughts, and actions. A spooky illness that Frankenstein comes down with, also follows this isolation, as he becomes pale and lonely. The overwhelming anxiety that is shown with the constant presence of the monster in Frankenstein’s mind, eats at him and takes away the joy he once had in pursuing a scientific miracle. After learning that his beloved brother has died, while in the woods, Victor witnesses his monster creeping around the death. Frankenstein is aware that he would be labeled insane for bringing this issue to the minds of others, therefore he remains quiet. Because of his secrecy, and the monsters destruction, Justine passes away as well. The taking of two family members lives in the responsibility of the monster, which angers Frankenstein and worries him regarding the future. Frankenstein abandons the creature out of fear. His first instinct when he views a nightmare, is ultimately to run. However, in my eyes as a reader, Frankenstein should have held the responsibility of his creation, and took hold of the being he formed, as do Mothers with children. No matter the circumstance, whether “deformed” or not, parents are called to love and care for their children unconditionally. Frankenstein in this case, is the parent and holds the responsibility as a father does his son. It is a job of a parent to nurture and watch over their children no matter the circumstance, and in this situation, Frankenstein should have viewed the monster as work, rather than helpless trouble.

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Sloane’s comment:

I agree with you completely, Lauren when you say that no child that is “deformed” should ever be isolated. Even a child without a disability or deformity should never be publicly ridiculed or isolated for the way they are. They already have enough problems of their own and they don’t need society intervening and telling them what they can and cannot do. Victor, in my opinion, acted like a coward. I also agree that parents should love their unconditionally. Most parents already have a love for their children but Victor was utterly terrified and ran from his responsibility. Children with deformities or really anything should feel very loved because they may be insecure about what they struggle with.