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Humans have the tendency to set unrealistic goals to better future generations, yet often the results can prove disastrous, even deadly. The tale of Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley, focuses on the outcome of one man's idealistic motives and desires of dabbling with nature, which result in the creation of horrific creature and more importantly, the formation of Frankenstein as the tragic hero. Victor Frankenstein was not doomed to failure from his initial desire to overstep …

…accepted by human society, that further the creation's vindictiveness. Lastly, consciously choosing to pursue his creation in vengeance is the final effect of tragedy Victor Frankenstein endures. Frankenstein's sufferings are finally destroyed, for he was well aware that it might lead to his ultimate doom. The creation of an unloved being and the search for a death cure hold Victor Frankenstein more responsible for his own demise than the creation himself. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography** N/A