The True Evil The ability of committing evil is within every human being on earth. It is how we overcome these urges to use this evil that defines who we are. In Mary Shelley’s gothic novel, Frankenstein, evil is portrayed in many ways through Victor Frankenstein’s actions. Victor’s irresponsible actions and selfish nature are the true evil in the novel. He shows his irresponsibility and selfishness towards the monster, his family and …showed first 75 words of 1926 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1926 total…was not ready for and that he was responsible for. Many of the tragedies that occurred could have been prevented if Victor had shown better judgment and thought of other people in his life besides himself. All through the novel Victor broke promises, disrespected his elders and hurt the ones that were closest to him. This is the result of irresponsibility and selfishness on Victor’s part, the true evil by which he was consumed.