Victims in 'Frankenstein'

Who are the victims in Frankenstein? What do they have in common? For example, what are the similarities between the backgrounds and situations of Elizabeth and Justine? How do they differ? What is it that defines them as victims? Justine is a victim of the monster, but she is also a victim of an unjust judicial system.

Many of the victims in Frankenstein are victims of the desire for revenge. However, instead of taking revenge against the perceived perpetrator of the original offense, the most effective form of revenge is presented as an act against the innocent friend or relative of, for example, Victor. The monster takes his revenge through attacking those most dear to Victor. So, by abnegating his responsibility for his creation, Victor rejects the monster and sets in motion a chain of events over which he subsequently has no control.