A conflict in "Frankenstein" that drives the story forward is the internal conflict within Victor Frankenstein himself. He struggles with the ethical implications of his scientific experiments and the consequences of his actions in creating the monster. Victor's internal conflict drives the story as he grapples with guilt, fear, and moral responsibility for his creation, and this conflict propels the plot as he tries to cope with the repercussions of his choices and the monster's actions throughout the novel.