Philosophers and scientists have debated for centuries whether a person's character is the result of nature or nurture. In the writings of Thomas Hobbes, it is expressed that humans are endowed with character from birth and are evil in nature. John Locke's answer to this theory is that everyone is born with a blank slate, or blank slate, and then develops their character after a series of formative experiences. The idea that true character is the result of societal experiences and interactions is a theme deeply explored throughout Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Through different interactions with the monster, Shelley attempts to express that it is because of Victor's failures as a parent and creator, because of the monster's isolation, and because of society's reaction to the monster that the monster has become evil. The monster's character is a direct result of how he was raised, based on his experiences and circumstances, rather than him being inherently evil from "birth". One of the most influential contributions in shaping the monster's character is Victor's failure as a creator. and a father. As creator, Victor has a responsibility to provide for his creation, just as God provided for Adam and Eve. At the same time, Victor also falls into the role of father and should therefore seek to strengthen the family bond between the two of them. However, Victor fails in both efforts, because he cannot accept the monster in his deformity. “Frankenstein's only regret... is not having created an aesthetically pleasing being” (Bond). Victor, due to his skewed view of humanity, believes that outward beauty is a reflection of inner character, and this is because of the monster's hideous appearance... middle of paper ......tation . The English Review September 2009: 18+. Literary Resource Center. Internet. January 9, 2015. Lehman, Steven. “The Motherless Child in Science Fiction: Frankenstein and Moreau.” Science Fiction Studies 19:1 (March 1992): 49-57. Rep. In Youth Literature Review. Ed. Tom Burns. Flight. 133. Gale, 2008. Library Resource Center. Internet. January 9, 2015. Marcus, Steven. “Frankenstein: myths of scientific and medical knowledge and stories of human relationships.” La Revue du Sud 38.1 (2002): 188+. Literary Resource Center. Internet. January 9, 2015.Seabury, Marcia Bundy. “The Monsters We Create: Woman on the Edge of Time and Frankenstein.” Review 42.2 (Winter 2001): 131-143. Rep. in Youth Literature Review. Ed. Tom Burns. Flight. 133. Detroit: Gale, 2008. Information Resource Center. Internet. January 9, 2015. Shelley, Mary. Frankenstein. New York: Barnes & Noble, 2003. Print.