Science has been a prevalent topic over the course of history. Literature has been key in highlighting the significance of science and has effectively aided humankind by displaying morals. Both Frankenstein The Modern Prometheus and The Time Machine are great examples of literature that use science in order to emphasize vital teachings for mankind. Moreover both these novels shed light on the consequences of science. Similarly this essay will critically analyze and compare the characters in Frankenstein The Modern Prometheus and The Time Machine to illustrate that proceeding scientific advancement without reciting both negative and positive outcomes can lead to disaster.
Over ambition in both novels carves a path towards failure. Moreover in Frankenstein The Modern Prometheus Mary Shelley uses the character of …show more content…
This is revealed when Victor recounts his fervent love for science, explaining, "Curiosity, earnest research to learn the hidden laws of nature, gladness akin to rapture, as they were unfolded to me, are among the earliest sensations I can remember.". With such a compassion for science Victor desires to give rebirth, but lost in his aspirations he neglects the possible negative outcomes of his actions. Hence this ignorance results in many hardships for Victor himself. For example when he finally creates his monster Victor says, “the beauty of the dream vanished, and breathless horror and disgust filled my heart." observing his creation. Shelly uses this event to foreshadowing the upcoming consequences that Victor will face. Essentially Shelly portrays that obliviousness and unpreparedness for success both can carve a path to disaster. Likewise in The Time Machine H. G Wells sheds light on a similar matter using The Time Traveller as a protagonist in a utopian society. The Time Traveler also faces many difficulties due to his overly confident and self-assured attitude. For instance when he
Over ambition in both novels carves a path towards failure. Moreover in Frankenstein The Modern Prometheus Mary Shelley uses the character of …show more content…
This is revealed when Victor recounts his fervent love for science, explaining, "Curiosity, earnest research to learn the hidden laws of nature, gladness akin to rapture, as they were unfolded to me, are among the earliest sensations I can remember.". With such a compassion for science Victor desires to give rebirth, but lost in his aspirations he neglects the possible negative outcomes of his actions. Hence this ignorance results in many hardships for Victor himself. For example when he finally creates his monster Victor says, “the beauty of the dream vanished, and breathless horror and disgust filled my heart." observing his creation. Shelly uses this event to foreshadowing the upcoming consequences that Victor will face. Essentially Shelly portrays that obliviousness and unpreparedness for success both can carve a path to disaster. Likewise in The Time Machine H. G Wells sheds light on a similar matter using The Time Traveller as a protagonist in a utopian society. The Time Traveler also faces many difficulties due to his overly confident and self-assured attitude. For instance when he