Frankenstein, written by Mary Shelley, exemplifies the dangers and endless possibilities brought upon by the creation of life from a laboratory table. A mad scientist, by the name of Victor Frankenstein, seeks for fame based off of his scientific philosophies and discoveries. Frankenstein’s result, a hideous and monstrous creation, finds he is deserted and alone. The story is told from a third party narrator, Robert Walton. Walton narrates the story of Victor Frankenstein and his creation through letters; the audience learns what Frankenstein and the creature are like through Walton’s accounts. Frankenstein and his creature struggle with their identities, and it is evident that their individualities are heavily influenced by society.