In the novel Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley, loneliness is a key theme. There comes a point in the novel where Doctor Frankenstein must make a decision: make his creature an equal companion or reject his protégé and face the terrible consequences. At this point, Frankenstein knows that his creation is his brother's killer (and has indirectly caused the execution of his family friend Justine). He sees exactly the problems his creation has caused and how much pain his family feels from having suffered these losses. On the other hand, the monster offers peace and a ceasefire to Frankenstein's family if they get what they want most. This could potentially make his creation less miserably alone, which could ultimately benefit Frankenstein and those closest to him, as well as the rest of humanity because in theory the monster would no longer harm humans. I personally believe that there are too many variables in the creation of life for Frankenstein to interfere with them not once, but twice in the same life. Frankenstein should not create a second creature due to the inadequacies of the original creation and the inability to predict the second creature's reaction to birth. How can a creature who has been treated only with hate and fear truly share love with another? Perhaps the creature might even fly into a rage and abuse its new partner for not realizing the ideal of love and companionship that it observed in De Lacey's home, where the creature states that "nothing could surpass love and respect that the young tenants showed [there]” (Shelley 109). The creature has never experienced a real relationship with another being and has no idea whether the com...... middle of paper...... justifies it. an action on Frankenstein's part, he must focus on his duty to humanity to stop any further destruction caused by the hands of his creations. This can only be done in part by avoiding the creation of a second monster that the world will have to deal with I think the creation certainly deserves some kind of protection, love and companionship, especially some recognition from its creator, other than Frankenstein running in fear. However, I don't think that makes him a "creature of the opposite sex, which he is as horrible as [the creature's self]" will resolve his inferiority complex. and feelings of abandonment by his creator and humanity (145). Perhaps Frankenstein needs to work on his personal relationship with his creation before this possibility is lost forever. Works Cited Shelley, Mary. Frankenstein. Johanna M. Smith. 2nd edition. New York: Bedford/St. Martin. 2000. Print.