The Gothic novel is previously associated with a "rebellion against restrictive neoclassical aesthetic ideals of order and unity, in order to reclaim a suppressed primitive and barbaric imaginative freedom." (Botting, 1996: 98) It is often seen as a premature manifestation of the emerging values ​​of romanticism. Although the Gothic genre is somewhat obscure and difficult to define, it can be considered to have a number of characteristics or conventions. This can be observed in Frankenstein, including "the stereotypical settings, characters and plots, the interest in the sublime, the production of excessive emotions in the reader, the emphasis on suspense, the notion of double and the presence of the supernatural. (Botting, 1996: 102) Gender develops more than an understanding of the different modes of destructive violence, social repression and disturbing sexual energies that characterize certain moments of modernity. This is beginning to become an integral part of shaping self-representation and maintaining the modern world in which we live. The degree to which the novel's protagonist characters present themselves as inherently virtuous or evil and its contribution to their identity. The novel Frankenstein finds itself a victim of psychoanalytic criticism. The purpose of this essay is to investigate Frankenstein's identity and his relationship with the creature using psychoanalytic theory. This essay will discuss the evidence showing why the creature is a more appealing character by closely observing the relationship between Victor Frankenstein and his monster. Additionally, the epistolary form used in the novel as well as the development of the characters will also be referenced. The monster represents part of the fr...... middle of paper...... the horrific outcome of his novel. Frankenstein is more than a ghost story; it is a social story and a political manifesto. Neither Victor nor his creation displays actions or attitudes that constitute "goodness" according to this particular perception of human nature. However, the creature continues to appear more sympathetic than its creator because he is much more aware of his own wrongs than Victor. Victor is terribly hypocritical; the monster is simply realistic and outraged at Victor's hypocrisy. The creature's recognition of his need for affection is present throughout the novel. Recognizing that he lacks affection, he discovers that he must seek it since Frankenstein has removed it from him. It is because affection is unattainable for the creature, despite his efforts, which makes him the victim of this novel..