m where they are supposed to be. Dr. Frankenstein is more of a monster while his creation is the more decent of the characters.Dr. Frankenstein, the decent, no-fault man, is actually irresponsible, stubborn, and extreme in his actions throughout the novel's plot. His irresponsibility shows through many times in his feelings toward his creation. While in the process of shaping his creation, Frankenstein gets so caught up in his work and his yearning to be remembered for all time that he does not ponder about what will happen after life is breathed into this being. He is so consumed by his work he does not sleep for days on end, go outside, eat meals, or write to his family with such frequency as he had before he commenced. After his creation comes to life, he refuses to accept his obligation as the creator to his creation. He does not care for it, shelter it, provide it with food or love, nor teach the creation. Eventually all the creation wants from the doctor is a companion like himself. Frankenstein even refuses to accept the responsibility of providing a source of companionship for the creation since he does not allow for any connection between himself and it. The doctor is intensely set in his ways. Even after it kills his son and frames Justine, Frankenstein does not change his attitude toward his creation. He refuses to have any association it. Frankenstein is so convinced that it is going to kill him next, he does not stop and think about what else it could have meant when it said, "I will be with you on your wedding night." The thought does not enter his head that his creation is foreshadowing the death of his bride. Then after it kills his wife, Frankenstein is wrathful towards his creation for not killing him. Frankenstein again shows his persistence when he tries to kill his creation. His creation leads him through all kinds of rough terrain, and then into the snow covered arctic. Frankenstein does not care that his creatio...
