Frankenstein Frankenstein is one of the most iconic novels written in the early 19th century. This novel was written by an illustrious Mary Shelley and first published in 1818. Shelley's story is considered to be written before its time as it challenged many themes and ideas of humanism, natural science, ambition, 'abortion, etc. controversies and debates as numerous different topics are challenged and discussed throughout the novel. Shelley executes the story flawlessly as she writes in a gothic dramatic tone and allows the reader to enter into different points of view of the story by changing perspectives. Shelley's main purpose in writing Frankenstein was to challenge the idea of ​​being overly ambitious, define the importance of love and affection, and discusses the consequences of abortion. The novel begins with a series of letters written by Robert Walton, the captain of a ship bound for the tundra of the North Pole. Walton set himself the goal of reaching the North Pole, a task that has never been accomplished before. This ruthless ambition to go somewhere where no man has ever been before triggers one of the first themes addressed in the novel. The trip was successful at the beginning of his travels; however the mission is soon jeopardized by sheets of ice blocking any further movement of the ship, trapping him and his men in the frozen tundra. And as the story progresses, the reader can clearly identify the similarities between Walton's attempt to reach the North Pole and Victor Frankenstein's desire to create life. Both quests for knowledge prove incredibly dangerous as Victor's creation will ultimately lead to the cruel destruction of all those dear to him, and Walton's miseries will be extinguished. I will climb triumphantly onto my funeral pile and exult in the agony of the torturing flames. The light of that conflagration will fade; my ashes will be carried out to sea by the winds. My spirit will sleep in peace; or if he thinks, he will certainly not think so. Goodbye." (197)These were the last words spoken by the creature. He tells Walton that he regrets being the creature Victor created him to be and that since his creator is now dead, he has no other reason to live and that he is ready for death. This ending is fitting for the novel; however I personally find the end of the creature's life and his life as a whole to be tragic and has garnered sympathy from the reading public Bottom line, if there was anything I could change, I would change the ending.