Comparing Frankenstein and Dr.Jekyll
... anyone,” it said complainingly. (Stevenson 41) This incident occurred while Utterson paid a visit to Jekyll to find out what happened. Also Utterson voiced his concern on Jekyll’s strange behavior. Another similarity between the characters is that both characters don’t seem to take responsibility of their creations. In Frankenstein, Victor is reminded of his responsibilities by his creature. All men hate the wretched; how, then, must I be hated, who am miserable beyond all living things! Yet you my creator, detest and spurn me, thy creature, to whom thou art bound by ties …(Shelley 91) Jekyll also lacks responsibility of his creation Mr. Hyde by allowing Hyde to kill innocent people. Both Frankenstein and Jekyll are very similar in their actions posed through their creations. Along with many similarities there are many differences between Frankenstein and Jekyll. In Frankenstein, Victor Frankenstein’s creature affects him more than Dr. Jekyll’s. … You may hate, but beware! Your hours will pass in dread and misery, and soon the bolt will fall wh...