In the literary work Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, Victor the monster's creator, is usually identified as the protagonist. He is the victim of his own creation serving also as an antagonist to himself. This would have never had happened if he wasn't infatuated with the secrets of life, and the urge to create such a being. Throughout the course of his story he struggles losing practically every loved one in his life due to the creature. However, the creature can also be deemed a protagonist. From day one he struggles with companionship, not even gaining acceptance from his own creator.
"The beauty of the dream vanished, and breathless horror and disgust filled my heart." These are the exact feelings of creator Victor Frankenstein. From the moment that he was brought to life, the creature was immediately judged by the ugliness of his appearance. His own "God" was disgraced by his appearance and was frightened at the mere sight of this monster. The Creature was then left on his own to experience life. It was like throwing a new born baby into the open world. Without knowing his emotions and feelings, he served only as a wretch He had no knowledge of anything, but very quickly learned the feeling of hatred. .
At the very split second that one's eye would meet the beast they would be in total shock and run for their lives. In the start of his lifetime the beast served as a Samaritan figure. He saved a girl from drowning, and because of his hideous monstrosities, the only thing that he received was a bullet to his arm. It was this point when he vows "eternal hatred and vengeance to all mankind" (pg 143). Another example of his saintly doings was with the family of the De Laceys. He would complete simple chores anonymously that the family greatly appreciated. When he "unmasked" himself he was not given the time of day to speak. He was chased out of their house and their lives. The response to his acts of kindness confused him.