Poor Ernest

"My father even now might be writhing under his grasp, and Ernest might be dead at his feet." - pg. 146

This is one of about two times when Ernest is mentioned in the 2nd half of the novel. Basically, no one cared about the middle child - typical. I feel like Elizabeth was definitely the favorite in the Frankenstein family, even though she wasn't actually a part of their family. I'd be a tad bit bitter if I were in that family. Apparently Victor thought he was more important than his beloved Elizabeth though. Or maybe he really was just stupid enough to think the creature wouldn't attack her. He carried a gun at all times, but he left his fiancée - who had been blatantly threatened by the creature - to fend for herself. I think he was a little self absorbed at that point in his life. Marriage probably wasn't the best option. He had good reasons to be scared for himself, but he also should have considered the trend of his loved ones being murdered. Granted, they were all going to die eventually. Whether it be murder, suicide, broken hearts, etc. the entire Frankenstein family was pretty close. I don't think they'd leave each other alone in the world. Oh wait, they ALL left Ernest. Poor kid. His entire family is now gone and he can't do anything about it. Oh well, maybe he'll create a friend for himself.