is a man
driven by one single-minded, all-consuming sense of purpose. First, his all overarching goal or
purpose is to create life from inanimate matter. Once he does this and sees in horror what he
has createdand after it kills his loved ones in response to being rejected and scornedVictor's
new all-consuming purpose becomes tracking down and destroying his creation. Single-mindedness
at the expense of all else, coupled with pride, are Victor's salient characteristics.
While he is chasing , he visits a magistrate who is largely unconcerned about the
creature. What Victor says to the magistrate helps characterize him:
My revenge is of no moment to you; yet, while I allow it to be a
vice, I confess that it is the devouring and only passion of my soul. ...
When the magistrate, thinking Victor is half crazy because of his
passionate speech, tries to soothe, him, Victor is angry and expresses the pride that is his
other predominant trait. It is this pride...
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