After the death of his mother, Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant student, heroically searches for a way to restore life. Victor creates the monster. Once he sees his horrible creation come to life, Victor rejects it. Rejected by its creator and society, the monster seeks revenge. It first kills Victor's youngest brother, William. 5.
Victor goes mad with grief over the monster's actions and vows to end the monster's existence.
The monster demands that Victor create a mate for it. Outraged at Victor, the monster kill Henry Clerval, Victor's best friend, and Elizabeth, Victor's wife, on their wedding night 8. Victor chases the monster throughout the world. An exhausted Victor dies after telling his story to adventurer Robert Walton. The monster disappears into the frozen north after viewing Victor's body.