Victor Frankenstein Quotes

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Victor states throughout Frankenstein how guilty he feels for his actions perpetuating the image of a great man now fallen and bearing a burden greater that any man possibly could. “Quote” Though Victor expresses this pain feverently, he does little to correct or alleviate the pain. An example that shows demonstrates this is his reaction to Justine’s sentence. He takes it as an opportunity to to yet again expresses how he suffers more than Justine even though she was sentenced to death(cite). He could’ve spoken out at her trial in support of Elizabeth if not for Justine but chose not to. “Quote.” His actions and lack there of speak volumes to his true feelings. Not only to Justine’s sentence but also the comfort or lack of comfort he provides to his family, especially Elizabeth. …show more content…
“Quote” Even that does not hold because the wisdom he speaks to Walton is quickly conflicted by his rousing cry to action for the sailors (Frankenstein, Vol 3, Page 213-214). In contrast to Victor, Manfred’s guilt can be viewed as genuine because of the remorse he physically voices and because he asks for forgiveness. “My wrongs were all on those I should’ve cherished—But my embrace was fatal” (Manfred, Act 2, Line 87-88). In this line Manfred voices responsibility for the wrongs that have taken place to the Chamois Hunter confirming his feelings. His plea for forgiveness comes during his time with Astarte’s spirit. “Yet one word more--am I forgiven?” (Manfred, Act 3, Line