my eyes were insensible to the charms of nature
Victor is originally described by Walton as having a powerful feeling for
nature (Letter 4.7), which is
certainly not the case here; nor is it, indeed, at many crucial points in
his narrative. Although in this novel turning away from nature may be
indicative of a moral lapse, it is true that in the present
instance Victor is circumventing nature in his creation of another
sentient being. Thus, it might be said that his insensitivity to the
natural is perfectly in keeping with his commitment to a creative act
independent of its limitations.
