Ultimately, secrecy really isolates Victor Frankenstein and this helps lead to his downfall.
He intentionally isolates himself at different points in the book as he studies, as he works on his creature, as he works on the mate for the creature (which he then destroys), and as he looks for the creature. This final step, looking for the creature, ends up being his downfall. He does this completely alone because he has kept the creature's existence a secret from everyone.
Victor's isolation is multi-faceted. Although he is physically isolated at different points, including when he looks for the monster alone, he is also emotionally isolated as a result of his secrecy. Because he chooses not to share anything about the creature's existence with those around him, he also cannot share his own emotional torment. He is feeling angry, guilty, remorseful, and vengeful. Instead of sharing this with his loved ones, he keeps this enormous secret and it takes a toll on him. His friends and family are unable to help him solve his problems, give him any alternatives, make him feel better, etc...and all of these are effects of his secrecy.
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