At the trial, Kirwin offers a spirited defense of Victor and manages to secure Victor's release when the court learns of Victor's residence on the Orkney Islands. The time of the murder and Victor's presence in his lab in the Orkney's proves that he did not commit the crime. Alphonse takes Victor home. Victor is a wreck of a human being, having worked to create a second creature and enduring the toils of a prisoner.
The "shadow of a human being," Victor is not himself because a "fever night and day" threatens his "wasted frame. The ironic twist to the tour that Victor and Henry started is that they both wanted an adventure for pleasure and relaxation, but it has turned to tragedy for both, "You travelled to seek happiness, but a fatality seems to pursue you.
And poor Clerval —. Explore Wikis Community Central. Register Don't have an account? Henry Clerval Frankenstein Edit source History Talk 0. Henry has had a very big impact on Victors life. Categories Characters Add category. Henry took care of Victor, as the creation of the monster made him frantic.
When his friend dies, grieving Victor falls in and out of the madness. The scientist is overcome by guilt. The horror of the death scene and the intense psychological response are typical for the genre.
Victor loses his obsession with the monster and wants to avenge his friend. He cannot bear the guilt of creating the murderous creature. The roles of the creation and the creator are reversed. Now the monster can guide Victor and dictate his motivations.
In gothic literature , the clash between ideals and reality is crucial. This theme builds throughout the novel, as Victor is afraid of his monster. It pushes Frankenstein to realize that his ambitious experiment put his loved ones in danger. He decides to take guilt for creating the monster and destroy it. Why is Henry Clerval's Death important in Frankenstein?
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