Many characters in the story Frankenstein have some sort of obsession. All great people had a passion that guided their existence. Caroline Frankenstein's obsession was helping those in need. Victor Frankenstein is obsessed with knowledge and the creation of life, which he learned a lot about growing up. Frankenstein's creature is driven by the search for acceptance and companionship. Robert Walton, just like Victor, is obsessed with scientific knowledge and achievement. He is on a journey in search of an Arctic passage to connect the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. Most of the characters in Frankenstein are driven by their passion which leads to disappointment and anger. Victor is obsessed with creating life. “I had worked hard for almost two years, with the sole aim of breathing life into an inanimate body. For this reason I had deprived myself of rest and health. I had desired it with an ardor that far surpassed moderation; but now that I had finished, the beauty of the dream faded, and a breathless disgust and horror filled my heart” (Shelley 43). Victor spent nearly two years of his life doing nothing but working on the creation of the creature. He even says it was an obsession when he says he wanted her with a passion more than normal. This obsession led to Victor's disappointment in what he had created. He was certain that he would love his creature and that it would be beautiful but once his dream had come true he was severely disappointed. He says his heart was filled with hatred and disgust. Victor couldn't even stand to watch it, so he ran out of the room and then was haunted by hatred for the creature. If Victor hadn't been so obsessed with the creature he wouldn't have been so disappointed... middle of paper... out of cowardice and indecision; I return ignorant and disappointed. It takes more philosophy than I possess to bear this injustice with patience” (Shelly 206). Walton chooses the safety of scientific exploration unlike Victor. His obsession is resolved when Victor makes it clear. The characters in Frankenstein are all driven to satisfy an obsession in their lives. Victor is driven by scientific knowledge and the creation of life. He grew up learning science and it was an important part of his life and soon became the most important part of his life. The creature is obsessed with gaining the acceptance that he realizes he can never achieve due to human nature. Robert Walton is obsessed with discovering a passage to the Arctic. Walton is the only one who learns not to let his life be dominated by one factor: Works Cited Shelley, Mary. Frankenstein. New York: Bantam Dell, 2003. Print.