Although he
is a brilliant scientist from a wealthy family and is much loved, 's basic orientation is
selfish. He is egotistical and overly concerned with how he appears to the world - he first
decides to push the limits of the unknown because he wants to leave his mark on the scientific
world, and refuses to testify for Justine because he fears what the townspeople will think of
him. He is also single-minded to a fault. During the time he was creating the monster at
Ingolstadt, he completely isolates himself from family and friends, effectively cutting himself
off from any sources of interaction and input that might have helped advise and temper his
decisions to challenge the limits of "accepted" science. Also, in his quest to
capturein the Arctic, he relentlessly pushes 's crew - who are already going out of their way
for him - calling them cowards when they want to abandon the chase and return
home.
Victor's refusal to accept responsibility for his creation also stems
from his basic self-centered nature. The creature repulses him, and to acknowledge him before
the world will make him look bad, so for the most part he just hopes it will go
away.
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