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Frankenstein Essay: Isolation By: Graham Wolch Isolation is the separation from others whether it is emotionally or physically. Through out the novel Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley, the theme of isolation carried on. In the novel Frankenstein both Victor Frankenstein and the creature (whom Victor created) suffer from isolation both physically and emotionally. This isolation experienced by both of them would eventually lead to self-destruction of both their lives. Victor brought isolation upon himself, through out …

…and physical isolation, which the both experienced. Since the creature was never loved he was permanently isolated from human society. In order to deal with this isolation, the creature kill off all of Victor's loved ones, thus ruining Victor's life by making Victor experience the feeling of having nobody to love. Through out the novel, the feelings of hatred and isolation shared between Victor and the creature, led both of them to their self-induced deaths.