We are taught from an earlier age that “knowledge is power”, As seen throughout history that is not always the case. Some knowledge can be quite dangerous: the atomic bomb, chemical weapons, seeking to create body parts for scientific experiments. In Frankenstein, Mary Shelley first came up with the idea for her horror story from a tale of an alchemist who did experiments in Frankenstein castle in Germany. Medical experiments had to begin somewhere, but when do we decide that it is gone too far?
Mary Shelley shows us in her writing that even though knowledge is usually presented as good, the story shows that the journey to know everything can have deadly consequences.
Victor Frankenstein used his wisdom to create a beastly looking monster.
Mary Shelley shows us in her writing that even though knowledge is usually presented as good, the story shows that the journey to know everything can have deadly consequences.
Victor Frankenstein used his wisdom to create a beastly looking monster.