In Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, one might believe that Shelley purposely made Victor and the creature very similar to show that just because of a person's appearance does not mean they are different from a beautiful human being. Victor and the creature are not similar in their physical appearance but their personalities are almost parallel. They both appreciate nature, as well as the desire to be part of a loving family. Victor and the creature both share a deep appreciation for nature and its beauty. Both of these characters view the beauty of nature almost as an escape from the pain and stress of their daily lives. Victor has such a strong passion for nature. Victor says this, which confirms his admiration for nature: “During this short trip I saw lightning playing on the summit of Mont Blanc in the most beautiful figures. The storm seemed to be approaching rapidly, and, landing, I climbed a low hill to observe its progress. It is advanced; the sky was cloudy and I soon heard the rain falling slowly in large drops, but its violence was rapidly increasing. As I watched the storm, so beautiful and terrifying at the same time, I wandered at a hurried pace. However, when the creature realized the beauty of the world and nature, his spirit lifted. He was alone, but he was not entirely unhappy because the beauty of nature gave peace to the creature. Victor and the creature both long for a loving family. Although Victor had a loving family early in his life, that has changed. The creature, however, never had a loving mother, father, siblings, or significant other. The creature has been cast in a role... in this novel, more than any other character. The creature ultimately seems more human than any other character in the novel. All he wants is love and compassion. In the entire story the creature is truly the only one who shows true acts of kindness; he saves the little girl from drowning in the river, collects firewood for the farmers when he realizes that he is hurting them by stealing their food, and is the last person to judge someone based on their physical appearance. Almost without a doubt the creature is the true protagonist of the novel and is the one we should want to model ourselves on. In the novel Frankenstein, Shelley shows that Victor and the creature may not be physically identical, but their personalities are almost parallel. Proving that no matter how one appears on the outside, it doesn't affect what their true nature would be.