Frankenstein
Mary Shelley
Frankenstein and his family felt extreme grief over the murder of William. Irony surrounds his murder. Frankenstein believed that his creation killed his brother. Something to which he gave life caused the death of his brother. In a sense, Frankenstein inadvertently caused his brother's death. "A flash of lightening illuminated the object, and discovered its shape plainly to me; its gigantic stature and the deformity aspect, more hideous than belongs to humanity, instantly informed me that it was the wretch, the filthy daemon to whom I had given life...Could he be the murderer of my brother?...He was the murderer"(Shelley, 50). This ironic situation caused Victor to feel much grief. He felt that he caused his brother's death. In addition, Justine's conviction caused more grief for Victor. She died because people found her guilty of William's death. Not only did Victor feel guilty for William's death, but he felt guilty for Justine's wrongful conviction and execution. Victor worked so hard to create life, but the result appeared to cause the deaths of two beloved people.
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