Fighting Fire With Fire

     Earlier in the novel the monster had barreled forward into human society naive and unfamiliar with his surroundings. He stuck out like a sore thumb- his body disturbing, nature uncivilized and face causing terror. This caused him to develop a hate for who brought him into the world; Victor Frankenstein. Later we see that the feelings become mutual when the monster murders Victor's love, Elizabeth. Victor lashes out in anger, saying "I will exert myself, and if it is in my power to seize the monster, be assured that he shall suffer punishment proportionate to his crimes." The irony of this vow is that it is ultimately Victor's fault for Elizabeth's death. He does not encourage peace, only stoops down to the level of the monster, causing more destruction than he ever intended.