The creature's personality changes throughout the book. Towards the beginning he could be described as kind and selfless. His actions in the first part of his story demonstrate this. For example, he gathers firewood for the cottagers and leaves it for them overnight.
"I discovered also another means through which I was enabled to assist their labours. I found that the youth spent a great part of each day in collecting wood for the family fire; and during the night, I often took his tools, the use of which I quickly discovered, and brought home firing sufficient for the consumption of several days" (Ch. XII).
However, as the story progresses his actions become increasingly violent and vengeful, as does his personality because he is so often rejected by society and Victor.
"I gave vent to my anguish in fearful howlings. I was like a wild beast that had broken the toils; destroying the objects that obstructed me" (Ch. XVI).
Generally speaking, though, nature is different than personality. While a personality can change over time, one's nature is usually more concrete. The creature's nature is to be kind and to love. His actions often go against this nature, but that is because he is rejected by society and no one will be kind to him or love him back. He sees the lack of kindness in the world, the anger that is shown to him, and he responds accordingly.
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