his creator in a Biblical sense. Like most humans, the monster grapples with such questions as "What [am] I?" and "Whence did I come?" (113). The creature compares himself to Adam, with Frankenstein being his creator. However, he sees his state as far different from that of Adam's, being that he is "wretched, helpless, and alone" (114). He then compares himself to Satan, but notes that even Satan has companionship. If this creature, as compared to Adam, feels so miserable and desolate, must that not also speak of the incompetence of its god?Another aspect defining the ramifications of Frankenstein's attempt to portray God is seen in his own personality traits that lead to his destruction. First of all, ambition is the ultimate human flaw in Shelley's novel. This concept is foreshadowed as the reader gets familiar with Mr. Walton. Walton's quest to the North Pole is solely to satisfy his ambition of fame. In direct correlation, Frankenstein's motives in creating the monster are his desires to be a renowned scientist. What could be more incredible than creating life? Thus, one sees the relationship between science and religion. Frankenstein is attempting to be God to his own creation in order to fulfill his ambitious desires. At the exact moment that these desires are fulfilled, Frankenstein realizes that he himself is not God, and he is appalled at the "catastrophe" that he has created. This realization, however, is too late to change the path of destruction that Frankenstein must face. Also, compassion, or lack thereof, plays a vital role in the comparison of Frankenstein to God. God is ever compassionate to the vital needs of his beings. Frankenstein, on the other hand, chooses his times of caring and hatred at the most inopportune times. Instead of reaching out to his creation to teach and care for it, he turns away and casts it out to the cruel world without any guidance or love. However, Frankenstein almost shows...
