Frankenstein by Mary Shelley | Volume 2: Chapter 9

[Music] the monster has finished his story and Victor becomes narrator again continuing the events of the past the monster vowed to destroy Victor his demand was not met if Victor complied however the monster promised to leave with his mate never to be seen again the monster argued with eloquence and Victor finally agreed to his demand immediately Victor and the monster parted ways overnight Victor slowly and unhappily returned to shaman II thinking of suicide at first he is calmed by nature the monster yearns for a mate shall each beast have his mate he pleads with Victor

and I be alone creating a mate for the monster is the least so that Victor can do for him yet Victor is torn by indecision when Victor finally agrees he is plunged back into depression which shows that he is still conflicted about his choice Victor has called the monster the devil nature of course revives Victor reinforcing the theme of connection to nature highlighting that the romantic can always find renewed energy and lifted spirits by communing with nature [Music]