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Relate to analysis:
Mary Shelly’s //Frankenstein// was based on the Greek myth of //Prometheus//. Dr. Frankenstein can be compared to Prometheus in the way that they both tried to attain God-like powers. Dr. Frankenstein wanted to be known for advancing science and benefiting the human race by creating life out of something dead. “I will pioneer a new way, explore unknown powers, and unfold to the world the deepest mysteries of creation.” (pg. 33) Prometheus also wanted to be known to the universe by helping the people of earth. He stole fire from the gods and gave it to the human race

Both stories however, have consequence. According to the critical essay by Orlin Damyanov, technology takes dangerous effects on human life. This is shown in //Frankenstein//, when the Creature doesn’t turn out as planned. He begins to feel hatred toward humanity as he is rejected by everyone based on his appearance. In time, the “Creature” becomes a “monster”. Dr. Frankenstein also suffers from consequence. An essay by Cliffs Notes states, “Shelley questions how far the current wave of advances should push the individual in terms of personal and spiritual growth.” Dr. Frankenstein becomes obsessed and consumed by his work. He makes himself ill and loses all social contact in hopes of creating something that will change the world.

In response to the analysis question of the long term effects, Dr. Frankenstein began a pattern showing that the human race will always be curious and try to unravel the mysteries of the world. We see this in the beginning of the novel as Dr. Frankenstein relates his story to Robert Walton (the captain) in an effort to discourage his quest to be known.

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Prometheus Essay:
Prometheus Unbound is a tale of defiance, love, and passion. Prometheus defied the Gods in supplying mankind with a gift. Fire would make him known to all humans because it was so remarkable and only belonged to the Gods. Fire however can create disaster; homes and property burned, death, and destruction of the earth. Prometheus stood his ground against Jupiter and accepted his fate of being chained to a rock and having his heart pecked at everyday for the rest of his life. He had forgotten things about his previous life while on the rock and had to be reminded of them to have the will to continue living.

In the critical essay, “Love and Nature in Prometheus Unbound” the author states that, “Percey Shelley’s notion of love transcends the human individual.” We agree with this statement and see it proven when Prometheus is reunited with Asia while Jupiter is overthrown by Demogorgan.

In the critical essay, “Prometheus” the author states, “’Prometheus Unbound’ is relentless in his resistance and glorifies the virtues of revolt, representing authority (political, religious and scientific) as responsible for man’s sufferings.” We see this proven true as Prometheus is reminded of Asia. He had forgotten her and once he was reminded, he was strengthened and would stop at nothing until they were once again reunited. Relating this to society today, his situation with stealing fire from the Gods is as if he were righting a wrong that was done to the people. So he could be seen as a martyr for sacrificed himself for the good of mankind for giving them fire, the source of heat, light, and new ways to prepare food.

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Frankenstein Essay:
Frankenstein has similarity to Prometheus in that he wanted give something to people. He creates the monster and assumes that it will somehow inspire more great things, only to have it backfire against him. The same goes for Prometheus when he brings fire to the people and he is punished for not considering how this might affect them worshipping the gods.

Frankenstein wanted power, he was an intelligent man and he wanted to put his genius to work and thus started creating the monster. It was not called the monster at first; it was the idea that he was creating life. To be able to create life was a gift that only God could do. This relates to Prometheus in that once he had given fire to the humans, he was considered a God, or a deity that they could worship, ignoring the gods i.e. Jupiter. Frankenstein was punished by making his creation something to be feared, something that no man would ever want to create. Prometheus was chained to a rock while his liver was being eaten by a giant eagle.

The concept of being God for a moment, of having a power close to god was perhaps half of Frankenstein’s motive for creating the monster. It was what led to his downfall, to want to have that power. Maybe it is the nature of man to have something unattainable so that they may fight for the knowledge to attain it. And maybe they were never meant to have it.

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Modern Prometheus-
//Frankenstein// has been known as the modern Prometheus of the Nineteenth Century. In fact the title that Mary Shelley gave it was //Frankenstein: the Modern Prometheus//. In the world of today //Resident Evil// can be seen as the modern //Frankenstein//. In the movie //Resident Evil// the viewer is faced with the mutation of bodies, because of the spread of a virus. The virus was created in an effort to change the world. The hope for a new creation and world changing experiment was the drive to venture into the unknown.

There are many similarities in the story line of both of these stories. Like Frankenstein, the creation of the T-virus was supposed to make great advancements to the world. A very important part in both of the stories was the use of the electrical charge, which in Frankenstein was used to bring life to the creature. The Umbrella Corporation did not stop the spread of the virus even though they were aware of the effects that would cause much destruction. Dr. Frankenstein also kept trying to finish his creation because he thought that it was the best thing to do. The difference between the two is that when Frankenstein was given the opportunity to create another creature he stopped himself, while the Umbrella Corporation reopened their facilities in an attempt to make changes to the virus.

Many horror movies and science fiction movies form there bases from novels such as Frankenstein. Today’s film industry deals a lot with the creation of a new species that threatens the human race. In contrast the creature that Frankenstein created did not intend to harm anyone until he himself was excluded and mistreated because of his appearance. When people think of Frankenstein they think of the monster that the film industry has created but in reality the creature that was created was nothing more than a kind hearted human.