Humans, by nature, have the desire to expand their knowledge to extents greater than they can believe. Specifically the desire to create an artificial man has been expressed since the old ages. As technology and thought advances the desire to learn can be put into action, as seen by the character Victor Frankenstein in Frankenstein. Another figure related to Shelley’s Frankenstein, Prometheus from Greek mythology, also expressed his desire to create an artificial man and both characters successfully went through with their intentions. Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein alludes to the story of Prometheus as both stories show the tragedy that can occur from the advancement of human progress. Mary Shelley’s character, Victor Frankenstein, expresses
