"Can you wonder that such thoughts transported me with rage? I only wonder at that moment instead of venting my sensations in exclamations and agony, I did not rush among mankind, and perish in an attempt to destroy them." (page 103)
In this novel, there is a lot, a lot of conflict going on. Frankenstein contains both internal and external conflict in the multiple stories unraveling in the work. The monster has an external conflict with civilization because he does not appear the same as other living beings; this external conflict leads to his internal conflict of being depressed because he is not accepted by society. Many of Victor's internal and external conflicts arise from the creation of his monster as well. For instance, William's death occurs because of the monster (who kills William to get revenge against Victor so it's a pretty circular conflict). William's death causes Victor to become severely depressed and blame himself. This pity party leads to a conflict with his family, and the love of his life. There is so much conflict in this novel that it becomes difficult to keep it all straight; however, the myriad of conflicts create an intricate story and helps to keep the audience's attention.
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