Chapter 15: The First Life
Victor meticulously assembled his creation from various body parts collected from graveyards and mortuaries. The process was both scientifically sophisticated and morally questionable, demonstrating Victor's willingness to transgress established ethical boundaries in pursuit of knowledge.
When he finally animated the creature through electrical stimulation, the horror was overwhelming. The creature's repulsive appearance immediately contradicted Victor's romanticized vision of scientific triumph, transforming his moment of success into a lifelong nightmare of psychological torment and regret.
The contrast between Victor's scientific achievement and his emotional devastation highlighted the fundamental disconnect between intellectual success and moral responsibility.