The son of Alphonse and Caroline Frankenstein. Grew up with a “sublime” childhood. Treats his adopted “sister” Elizabeth like his property/pet; they are, however, extremely close.
Direct characterization: he is described by Walton (narrator) as absolutely amazing, quite literally the peak of human nobility. Walton is literally in love with him. But, uh, not gay…
Key scenes: gets taken on the boat but doesn’t want and stuff; his mother’s death (and dying wish for his union with Elizabeth) acts as a catalist for his scientific advancements as well; lastly, his moving to university also acts as him moving away from the innocence of his childhood.
Role in plot: creator of the being!!!
Adopted sister of Victor. She is described as the epitomy of feminine nature: beatiful, graceful, elegant, innocent, etc. — i.e., the ingenue beauty.
Direct characterization: only really described by Victor and in an exceedingly praising manner.
Key scenes: adoption, getting sick, etc.
Role in plot: ingenue idk… motivates Victor? I haven’t gotten that far.
The narrator and writer of the letters to Margaret (his sister), which compose the entirety of the novel (I think).
Direct characterization: he never describes himself, unfortunately, in physical appearance; he does, however, clearly think very highly of himself.
Key scenes: he becomes mostly irrelevant after the four letters introducing the novel’s story; in one of these letters he briefly observes Frankenstein’s being though, which is the first mention/sighting we get of it.
Role in plot: the unreliable narrator and potentially he who will break the laws of nature as Frankenstein did — and suffer the consequences.
Victor’s best friend. He acts as a better version of Victor, a good alternative.
Beautiful and all that, similar to Elizabeth’s aunt, i.e., Victor’s mother. She is accused of murdering William (Victor’s brother), though Victor and Elizabeth believe this to be a false accusation (Victor thinks its the being).