Power is the main point of corruption. In the novel we see that victor Frankenstein studies the life of elixir and eventually goes crazy trying to obtain it. When he finally reaches this goal he finds that instead of creating life, he creates a monster all done from his hunger for power and knowledge. The monster too uses the power given to him to seek revenge on victor. You can see how power corrupted both man and monster and how it is a key element in this novel.