 A possible interpretation of the name Victor is derived from "Paradise Lost" by John Milton, a great influence on Shelley (a quotation from "Paradise Lost" is on the opening page of "Frankenstein," and Shelley writes that the monster reads it in the novel).Milton frequently refers to God as "the Victor" in "Paradise Lost", and Shelley refers to Victor as playing God by creating life.In addition, Shelley's portrayal of the monster owes much to the character of Satan in "Paradise Lost"; and, the monster says in the story, after reading the epic poem, that he empathizes with Satan's role.