Frankenstein
Question
Assess Victor’s statement, “In a fit of enthusiastic madness I created a rational creature, and was bound toward him, to assure, as far as was in my power, his happiness and well-being.” Why is this statement surprising?
Assess Victor’s statement, “In a fit of enthusiastic madness I created a rational creature, and was bound toward him, to assure, as far as was in my power, his happiness and well-being.” Why is this statement surprising?
This statement is surprising and even ironic because Victor abandoned the creature as soon as it was born.