Once can see how these themes might have applicability to our current situation. In a sense, the "black man" that some white people seem to fear is a creation of their own imagination that comes from having no acquaintance with real African Americans.
The other theme I found fascinating was the importance of a relationship with the opposite sex. There are so many connections with the theology of the body in the monster's desperate plea for a female companion.
Finally, Victor is a slave to his emotions. All his responses--the ones that cause his downfall, are an effort to avoid an emotion he does not want. He is purely narcissistic and controlled by his passions, which are not habitually subject to reason.
If only....