IRONY!

"Oh, Frankenstein! generous and self-devoted being! what does it avail that I now ask thee to pardon me? I, who irretrievably destroyed thee by destroying all thou lovedst. Alas! he is cold, he cannot answer me" (pg 163). How ironic that the monster commits murder after murder in revenge against Victor only to ask for his forgiveness but find it is too late because Victor has died. After the De Laceys' rejection of him, the monster's moral compass takes a turn for the worst. He is not loved by anyone and shunned by all who lay eyes on him. Because of Victor's abandonment and refusal to create a female monster as a companion, the monster in fact turns into a monster and murders everyone dear to him. When he finally realizes what he has done, the monster's wish is to seek forgiveness from Victor who has already died. This ironic situation only adds to the monster's despair by once again denying him a simple request. It reiterates the fact that the monster in fact did suffer more than Victor although Victor's misfortunes were very grave indeed. I find it very fitting that the monster commits so many sins only to be denied receiving forgiveness thus prolonging his agony.