Discuss the justice and injustice in Frankenstein.

There are very distinct, but controversial justices and
injustices in Frankenstein. While some may think that a justice is
being served, other may look at the action as an injustice. Be prepared to disagree with
my own subjective interpretations of the justices from the
novel.

In regard to the justices in the novel, I believe
that they fall into one distinct category: that of "an eye for an eye". Therefore, many
of the justices stem as reactions from others'
actions.

First, the Victor decides to create life as part
of a reaction to his thoughts that the scientific community was being unjust in regard
to study.  He did not think that his school's theology focused enough on the right
sciences.

After creating the Monster, Victor fled. He could
not face the fact that his monster was so hideous. Because of feeling abandoned, the
Monster felt the need to find justice in his treatment. Therefore, once Victor refused
to help him, the Monster had no choice but to change his mind. The Monster believed that
Victor did him an injustice by abandoning him; he felt the need to combat this injustice
by murdering those close to Victor in retaliation.

The
execution of Justine shows a true injustice. Here, she is charged with the murder of
William (Victor's brother). In reality, she did not kill William; the Monster did. This
is one true injustice seen in the novel.

Many will argue
the fact that the greatest injustice in the novel is the creation of the Monster. Man
should not have the ultimate power over the creation of life.  Therefore, some may
consider Victor's creation of life as an injustice shown to women. Victor is taking away
the one role assigned to women in the world- giving birth.