This is the sentence that best explains how Frankenstein feels about his creation. In the novel <em>Frankenstein</em>, we see that the scientist Victor Frankenstein is obsessed with the idea of creating life. In order to do this, he creates a "monster," who he gives life to through the use of electricity. However, Frankenstein is horrified to see what he has created, and he feels a deep hatred for this creature. He decides he will kill him, and for much of the book, pursues the creature in order to accomplish this goal.
He is no longer their leader, otherwise they would have faith in him. If they lose faith in him, they won’t follow him or his directions, so he can’t possibly be their leader.