The word responsible is defined as being accountable for, in charge, or being liable for one’s actions. In the novel Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, both Victor and his creation are fully responsible for their ultimate destruction; however, Victor is more liable for his own tragic demise. When compared through their self-inflicted removal from society, their quest for knowledge, and their roles of creator and creation are both not satisfied. It is clear that both …showed first 75 words of 1176 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1176 total…knowledge, and their roles of ‘creator’ and ‘creation’, Victor is clearly more liable for his ultimate tragic demise. In society today, responsibility plays a large role in the everyday lives of people. People must take responsibility for their actions and realize that their actions will lead them to either good or evil. Either way it leads, that person can always be held responsible for the path they have chosen to their ultimate success or destruction.