Frankenstein

How does Victor's guilt affect his health? What is Shelley's purpose in this recurring plot device?

How does Victor's guilt affect his health? What is Shelley's purpose in this recurring plot device?

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Victor becomes ill and depressed, and he even has thoughts of suicide. This plot device is reoccuring so that we as readers can fully comprehend his torment over his own actions.