Latimer in relation to Bertha: Latimer wants her so badly because he has a projected image of her from his thoughts on what she is. She is the one person who he can't read - she is an enigma. She leads on this possibility of deeper levels of thought through being cold and demanding, preying upon Latimer's weak self and constant need for encouragement. He wants to win through with sarcasm to attempt to earn her inclusive love. He feels that he is destined to feel the most pain of anyone...relating to Victor Frankenstein. I feel like this kind of "love" through unrealistic projections victimizes people fairly often. When one gets the idea in their head of the potential companionship of someone, they can become completely engulfed, and let their mind and hopes for perfection overcome reality.
Comparison:
Both men feel that they are something exceptional, destined for something amazing. At times, both feel that they are doomed to a life of pain. Latimer has a fatal attraction to Bertha, controlling his whole life and drive. Victor has a related drive: first to create his monster, then to try to destroy it, thinking that will redeem himself, or at least prevent further evil.
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