The Art of Frankenstein

At first glance, Frankenstein has almost nothing to do with art, as it primarily pertains to science rather than emotion. However, it is possible to consider Victor's creation of the monster as an artist forging some great sculpture. Many of the great sculptors of old chose the models for their pieces as representations of a physically ideal human, which is how Victor designs the creature. He chooses his features to be "beautiful in every respect", at least what he considers beautiful in his deranged state. Once it comes alive and eventually starts killing people, another kind of sculpture comes to mind; the Golem. Initially created to be the mighty defender of a villiage, the Golem eventually turns on it's creators and destroys them, just as the monster turns of Victor.