* Frankenstein (the scientist) is responsible for creating the monster. He's the one who made the fateful decision to bring it to life, and thus is morally responsible for its existence and actions.
* The Monster is not inherently evil, but becomes so due to its abandonment and the cruelty it faces from society. Its actions are a direct result of the neglect and fear it experiences.
Here's why it's a bit of a trick question:
* The novel's focus is on the scientist's guilt and the monster's struggle. The monster becomes the protagonist, and we see the world through its eyes. This makes it easy to empathize with the monster and understand its motives, even if they are destructive.
* The monster's actions are ultimately a consequence of the scientist's hubris. Frankenstein's ambition leads him to create the monster, and his subsequent rejection of it sets the stage for the tragedy that unfolds.
So, while Frankenstein is the one who literally created the monster, the novel explores the complex question of who is truly responsible for its actions. It's a story about both the dangers of scientific ambition and the impact of societal prejudice on an outcast.