Similarities Between Victor and the Monster in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein

In Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, Victor Frankenstein and the monster that he creates are
very similar. For example, Victor creates the monster to be like himself. Another
similarity is that the anger of both Victor and the monster is brought about by society.
One more parallel between Victor and the monster is that they both became recluses.
These traits that Victor and the monster possess show that they are very similar.

One way that Victor and the monster are alike is that Victor creates the monster like
himself. Victor does not plan to create the monster like himself, but the monster becomes
very much like Victor.

“God, in pity, made man beautiful and alluring, after his own image; but my form is a
filthy type of yours, more horrid even from the very resemblance” (93).

The monster does not resemble Victor physically; instead, they share the same
personalities. For example, Victor and the monster are both loving beings. Both of them
want to help others and want what is best for others. Victor and the monster try to help
the people that surround them. Victor tries to console his family at their losses, and the
monster assists the people living in the cottage by performing helpful tasks. However,
Victor and the monster do not reflect loving people. The evil that evolves in Victor’s
heart is also present in the monster.

The evil that is present in Victor and the monster is another example of similarity
between the characters. This evil in both characters is caused, although not directly with
Victor, by society. The monster tries to be accepted by society. He shows kindness
toward society and he tries to help people. However, he is immediately rejected by
society because of his ugly physical appearance. The evil and the anger present in the
monster comes when the monster presents himself as a friend to a family that he has
secretly helped. Instead of accepting the monster as one of their own, the family
immediately sees the ugly form of the monster and rejects him.