"the beauty of the dream vanished, and breathless horror and disgust filled my heart" (page 35)
I think that it is a bit ironic Victor Frankenstein is so consumed in his task of creating life, but is immediately horrified by his work upon his success. Victor put many years and countless hours into his work. He was very devoted to his work especially as he was nearing the end. He became entirely consumed by his goal for a great deal of time. He researched and took a path all his own while going where no scientist had gone before. He was on the verge of scientific breakthrough. As soon as the creature's eyes opened and the creature began breathing, Victor immediately regretted his work. He knew he made a mistake and ran away from the creature. It is ironic that the work that had been his life for so many years was finally a success, but he was disgusted and could not stand to be near it. It is ironic that he switched so quickly from hope to hate. It makes me question what he thought would happen with his creation. Things happened exactly how he had planned, so I am curious as to what he expected. It is weird that he so quickly knew that he made a mistake.
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