In Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, Victor Frankenstein and his creation are both symbolically comparable to those of God, Adam and Satan as characterized in the poem John Milton's epic Paradise Lost. In Frankenstein, Victor is the one who wants to be the first man who can give life. Even though Victor is successful in his creation, just like God is in Paradise Lost, he is a self-centered man who takes it upon himself to discover the truths of morality and gain more knowledge. The creation of Victor, the monster, is symbolic for both Adam and Satan in Milton's epic poem. The monster Victor created was created in the image of man and he was not created to be evil with the intention of harming others. However, the monster eventually becomes overwhelmed by his emotions and is driven to commit violent acts. Victor's monster also symbolizes Satan. In the beginning, Satan was created by God to be righteous and serve faithfully; however, Satan too has fallen from God's favor. Both the creature and Satan are rejected, not only by their creators, but also by other people, and both have no chance of redemption. Both the character of Victor Frankenstein and his creation symbolize the characters of God, Satan, and Adam in Paradise Lost. In Mary Shelly's novel, Victor Frankenstein has some unique traits that allow him to be comparable to the figure of God in Milton's Paradise. Lost. The main connection between Victor and God is that both beings wanted to create a “first” man. God was the creator of Adam and later Eve, just as Victor was the creator of his man, or monster. Both characters also reject the product of their “experiments.” God banished Adam from the Garden of Eden for disobeying Him and eating the forbidden fruit of...... middle of paper ......eness. By changing the setting, Shelley is able to parallel Milton's Paradise Lost, as well as the comparison of God, Adam and Satan with that of Victor and his creature. Victor's quest for knowledge and morality led him to become a divine figure capable of granting the gift of life. The creature's immense desire to be recognized by its creator and other intelligent beings led it to exile as it was never able to gain recognition from its creator, akin to the fall and death. expulsion of Satan from God's paradise. The creature's desire for companionship, rejection of its "father," as well as being created in the image of its creator connect the creature to Adam. Although there are differences between Shelley's Frankenstein and Milton's Paradise Lost, the symbolic connection between Victor and God and the creature with Adam and Satan is clear..