Victor

• 'Ardent curiosity' - repetition of ardent throughout novel links to the irresponsible route passion takes him down.
• 'Beautiful! Great God-' example of blasphemy and shows his superficial nature
• 'A new species would bless me as its creator and source' obsession with glory and success rather than long-term responsibility.
• 'The tortures of the accused did not equal mine.' Incredibly self centered and victimizes himself.
• 'since til' death she was to be mine only' obsession extends further than scientific ventures.
• 'you seek for knowledge as I once did [...] i ardently hope the gratification of your wishes may not be a serpent to sting you like mine has been.' biblical allusion to the story of Adam and Eve. Now punished by God?
• It was the secrets of heaven and earth i desired to learn