Victor Frankenstein abandons the monster right after bringing it to life, as seen in the quote “Unable to endure the aspect of the being I had created, I rushed out of the room, and continued a long time traversing my bedchamber, unable to compose my mind to sleep. At length lassitude succeeded to the tumult I had before endure; and I threw myself on the bed in my clothes, endeavouring to seek a few moments of forgetfulness”. Despite being the one who brought the monster alive, Victor Frankenstein is so disgusted and horrified that he runs away from his creation and attempts to forget about it, forcing the monster to live alone. This is the first instance of Victor’s lack of responsibility, which develops throughout the novel. Shelley includes multiple instances of Victor’s carelessness to make an example of him and to show what can happen if you do not take responsibility, especially as a creator or scientist.
Taking a bite from the forbidden tree of knowledge is what Victor did in his creation of the Creature. He ventures into uncharted territory, a line that should never have been crossed. Bringing life to another being is morally incorrect. Even Victor realizes this, “... and often did my human nature turn with loathing from my occupation”. He turns away from his own project, neglecting it. Also, he is not prepared for when the Monster comes to life. Taking precautionary actions to maintain safety for himself and provide safety for the Monster were not done. Still not realizing that his ability to“bestow animation upon lifeless matter”, is pushing science to its edge, he continues in his studies. After the Monster comes to life, his creator fears the Monster due to its looming size and horrific face. Victor takes no responsibility for the Monster, although, he should have. Victor should have taught the Monster human way, like all parents teach their child. The eight foot, powerful, ignorant monster, lacking the comprehension of basic emotions, set out into civilization. The monster does not know how humans act and react. The neglection that the Monster feels from the one who gave him life causes the Monster to act out in ways that hurt Victor, which starts the harmful and unfixable cycle of their painful relationship.