Frankenstein I

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein depicts several themes. Lonliness, solitude, and destiny are all heavily mentioned in the first half. However, one major theme after William's death is guilt. This unimaginable act of violence led to many blaming themselves. Elizabeth blames herself, fearing the trinket she gave William on the night of his murder was the motive. Victor's father states she "weeps continually and accuses herself unjustly as the cause of the crime" (pg 47). However, she is not alone in her guilt. Victor also felt an extreme amount of (maybe appropriate) guilt for the death. He believes his creation committed the crime, indirectly making him the cause of the murder. In the end, neither Elizabeth nor Victor are relieved of their guilt, for justice has yet to be served.