"You swear," I said, "to be harmless; but have you not always shown a
degree of malice that should reasonably make me distrust you? May not even this
be a feint that will increase your triumph by affording a wider scope for your
revenge?" (140)
Literary Term: External Conflict
The lack of relationship and trust between the creature and Victor are the central conflict of this plot. There is no trust, compassion or even respect. In this instance, the old cliche "actions speak louder than words" is defined as Victor doubts his own creation. Such a lack of trust isn't unique to Victor and the creature. Elizabeth begins to doubt Victor's true feelings; Victor doesn't tell anyone what he is doing; the old man doesn't defend the creature; Victor's parent's don't trust Victor to get his own wife. As a result, there are many obstacles and sad events that occur. These actions certainly show the lacking trust and care among these characters that has contributed to the scenes of murder, fear, and grief. A little trust and the plot of this novel would have changed drastically.
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