Then the Lord God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.”
Genesis 2:18-25
After hearing the monster's story of suffering, Frankenstein is given an ultimatum. If he does not create a female version of his creation, the monster will wreak havoc on his life and the lives of those he loves. In a twisted way, this seems almost biblical. The parallels the monster shares with Adam are pretty impressive - he is the single creation that is more advanced than anything else on Earth, but all he wants is someone to keep him company. At this point in the book, Frankenstein has agreed to create the monster's "Eve" on the condition that, once satisfied, the monsters will flee from humanity and keep to themselves. It seems like a fair deal, but Frankenstein's fears about the project are valid. His last creation went horribly wrong, so what are the odds of it being any better a second time around? Now, he is stewing over what he must do. He does not want to work around his family, polluting his childhood home, so he is leaving for England to begin. The future seems miserable, but if he accomplishes his goal and sends the monsters packing, Frankenstein will be rewarded once he returns. Finally, he will be able to marry his childhood sweetheart, Elizabeth. They seem to be meant for each other, but judging by the morbid tendencies of this story, I have a feeling this union will not come to pass. This book is still very captivating, so I can't wait to read further.
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