c. He wishes to travel and see the world before settling down in his hometown.
Explanation:
In this section of the book, Victor finally decides to make a second monster. He decides to travel to the British Isles in order to begin his work. However, before leaving, he also decides to marry Elizabeth. He tells his father that he wants to travel and see the world before marrying, and goes to the Orkney Islands. However, in the end, he changes his mind and refuses to create another monster.
