In Victor Frankenstein's quest to discover "the cause of generation and life," he creates something that becomes a victim of his self-centeredness and irrational way (Segal). After some insights into the creation of life, scientist Victor Frankenstein decides to take science into his own hands and create a creature from human corpses. It is only when the creature comes to life that Victor reflects on the disconcerting appearance of the creature before him. As Victor looks at the creature he created, he wonders “Why, in that instant, did I not extinguish the spark of existence” (Shelley 138). With the realization that the creature truly resembles a monster, Victor abandons the creature and leaves it to the harsh assumptions of society. Although the creature adopts a genuinely empathetic and compassionate attitude, society refuses to recognize him due to his bestial appearance, making him a victim of Victor's persistent curiosity. The violent behavior that the creature portrays never allows him to gain the sympathy he seeks and thus never achieve the mutual affection he so desires. The creature states: “For while I destroyed his hopes, I did not satisfy my desires. They were always eager and longing; I still longed for love and companionship, and I was still rejected” (Shelley 224). Despite the fact that the creature is forced to commit violent acts, its violence makes Victor and Walton believe that it is not trustworthy. Thus Victor Frankenstein speaks out against the idea of ​​making the creature a companion and states, "have you not already shown a degree of malice which should reasonably make me distrust you"" (149). Compassion is almost aroused in Walton: "I was first touched by the expression o... middle of paper... to give him this affection, he feels as if he had to look for it himself. He is never given the opportunity to relate to another being, even if it were another creature like him. Despite his efforts to achieve a sense of affection, he is unable to do so; therefore, the creature becomes the victim of this novel. Works Cited Bernatchez, Josh. “Monstrosity, Suffering, Subjectivity, and Comprehensive Community in Frankenstein and “The Structure of Torture”” Science Fiction Studies 36.2 (2009): 205-16. Rpt. in 205-16. Academic research completed. Web.Segal, Howard. "Victor and victim". Victor and Victim 412.6850 (2001): 861. Rpt. in Nature. Academic research completed. Web.Yadav, Sachdev. “Human Cloning: Prospects, Ethical Issues, and Legal Implications.” International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biological Sciences 2.1 (2011): 28-41. Academic research completed. Net.