Here's how this plays out:
* Victor's desire for connection: He is driven by a yearning for recognition and validation for his scientific achievements. He seeks the approval of his colleagues and his family, but his creation, the monster, becomes a source of immense guilt and shame, isolating him further.
* The monster's desire for connection: He longs for companionship and understanding. Initially, he attempts to connect with Victor, but his creator rejects him. His desire for love and acceptance fuels his anger and rage, leading him to seek revenge against Victor and his family.
* Shared isolation: Both Victor and the monster are ultimately isolated by their actions. Victor's obsession with his creation and his attempts to destroy it isolate him from his loved ones. The monster, rejected and driven by his own pain, is forced to live a solitary existence, committing acts of violence that further alienate him from humanity.
* Shared tragedy: Both characters are ultimately victims of their own choices. Victor's ambition and his refusal to take responsibility for his creation lead to the deaths of those he loves. The monster, driven by his own pain and anger, becomes a symbol of the destructive consequences of isolation and abandonment.
In the end, both Victor and the monster are left with nothing but a profound sense of loss and regret. Their shared journey highlights the dangers of unchecked ambition, the importance of empathy, and the tragic consequences of isolation.