Benevolence in Frankenstein

I noticed how many times Shelley uses the word "benevolence" in Frankenstein. Frankenstein uses it to describe Elizabeth, his father, Justine, the landscape; even his creation uses it to describe himself. The only person in the novel who is not described as benevolent is Frankenstein himself. I think this is a very interesting word to be used since in implies not just kindness, but kindness towards one's fellow creatures. Perhaps I'll have more thoughts on this as I finish the book...