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In Mary Shelly's Frankenstein, Victor goes against the order of nature to create his monster. It is un-natural to bring the dead back to life, therefore Victor's monster is disorderly according to nature. Because of these circumstances both Victor and his monster are effected. Could they lead a normal life or were they both doomed from the start? The things which set order in Victor's life are things such as the law, teachers, parents, friends, …

…me; its gigantic stature, and deformity of its aspect, more hideous then belongs to humanity, instantly informed me that is was the wretch, the filthy demon to whom I had given life." ( p.71) This is what drove him to kill people without reason. Even when he tried to express to Victor that he needed companionship and love by requesting a mate, Victor only ignored him more, causing the monster to become more hurt and angry.