What Role Does Elizabeth Play In Frankenstein

Victor Frankenstein ruined his life by creating a monster, that killed his entire family. One victim of the monster was Elizabeth, who was the person that always got Victor through his toughest times, and gave him motivation to stay alive. The death of Elizabeth was the last straw for Victor, and led to his death. Elizabeth, whose role in the book is Victor's foundation, is necessary to the novel because if she did not die Victor would not have chased the monster and ended up dying. Elizabeth's role in the novel was Victor's foundation. Elizabeth would write letters to Victor, which really helped him get through many of his difficult struggles. For example Elizabeth says, "Get well and return to us. You will find a happy, cheerful home and friends who love you dearly" (98). These letters also helped reassure Victor that his family still loved and cared for him. Victor was in shock, and did not know how to react when finding Elizabeth dead. For example Victor says, "I was bewildered, in a cloud of wonder and horror. The death of William, the execution of Justine, the murder of Clerval, and lastly of my wife" (342). This statement shows that

Victor was very saddened by the death of Elizabeth, and was determined to kill it, or be killed. For example Victors says, "You refuse my just demand; I have but one resource, and I devote myself, either in my life or death to his destruction" (348). Victor is basically saying that he will fight to the death, and somebody will die. Victors chase with the monster ultimately ends with his death. For example Walton says, "he pressed my hand feebly, and his eyes closed forever, while their radiation of a gentle smile passed away from his lips" (380). Victor died mainly from the death of Elizabeth, and he was exhausted from chasing the monster. Victor's death displayed that he cared more about Elizabeth's life than his