Chapters 17–20: the creature demands a mate, Victor reluctantly starts a second creation, then destroys the female creature in fear—triggering a new murder and a direct threat against his future happiness.

In Chapters 17–20, the creature finishes his tale and demands that Victor create a female companion to end his loneliness, promising to disappear from human society if his request is granted. Victor agrees at first and travels to work in seclusion, but as he imagines the possible consequences of bringing a second creature to life, he grows terrified of what he might unleash. On a remote island, he destroys the half-finished female in front of the watching creature, who responds with a furious threat: he will be with Victor on his wedding night. Soon after, Victor is arrested and confronted with a new murder.

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