Anxiety by Liliia Goncharova

As anxiety is a common theme in Frankenstein, this was an obvious painting choice, hence the title. However, before I even read the title, I chose this painting because it depicts the type of anxiety Victor experiences perfectly. The painting presents confusion with the multiple sets of intertwined hands, representing the way Victor lived in anxious mental uncertainty. He was back and forth constantly, never deciding whether his creation was an accomplishment or an extreme hindrance. Also notice that the hands are tightly grasping apples, just as Victor holds fast to the lives of his family, terrified of who the monster will take next.