Why Did Frankenstein Create The Monster?

In Mary Shelley’ novel, Frankenstein, we are introduced to Victor and his drive and reason to create a life from modern science. Victor is not suffering from tutelage like the rest of the world, he is enlightened and ready to show the world the scientific skills that he has acquired.
At the university, Victor met his chemistry professor, Professor Waldman who encouraged him in the study of science that led him to discover the secret of life, perhaps even how to create life itself. “You seek for knowledge and wisdom, as I once did, and I ardently hope that the gratification of your wishes may not be a serpent to sting you, as mine has been.” (Shelley 30) This is how Frankenstein starts narrating his story of how he had the same hopes and dreams and how he became blind driven by that eager desire to know all that could be known.
Victor created the creature because he would get this constant rush to create something out of the ordinary. Victor wants to be the greatest and the first scientist to create a living creature, one that can do anything just like a human being. He is driven by the desire of fame, greatness, power, and wealth. Victor believes that what he’s doing is for the benefit of society, but in fact his goals are selfish - he wants to be the first of his kind to create live.
There are many reasons showing his acts to be selfish. First, he gathers other people’s dead bodies without their family and friends’ permissions; second, he creates the monster in secret as he doesn’t want other scientists to know about his creation, and doesn’t want other people to know if he fails. Although he didn’t fail, his success came with disastrous consequences that cost him everything.
To sum up, Frankenstein’s main drive was his desire for fame, greatness, power, and wealth. However, his ambitions changed him, and his desires and actions had consequences.