Are Frankenstein and Victor the Same Person?

It is not a big surprise that even Percy Shelley seemed to have had one of those visions foreshadowing his own death. Under this perspective it can be assumed that Victor Frankenstein and the Monster is one and the same person, although distinct – and even opposite – in some points of their personal history.

Who is the real monster Victor or Frankenstein?

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein presents the false perception that Victor's creation is a monster, yet this is not true. The real monster in this novel is in fact Dr. Victor Frankenstein himself. Victor is a hostile and selfish being whose rejection of his creation led to his demise, and that of his family.

What is the relationship between Victor and Frankenstein?

The relationships of Victor Frankenstein are an ongoing juxtaposition with each other throughout the novel. As a child, Victor's relationship to his parents is ideal. He was the eldest of three, and "the destined successor to all his [father's] labors and utility.