In the story, Frankenstein - The Modern Prometheus, by Mary Shelley, several relevant and relatable themes are presented. Each theme demonstrates grave or horrific outcomes or backgrounds in meaning, which really helps aid the story in the horror genre. As said by Mary Shelley, everyone is born the same way, even monsters, but we’re just shaped by our experiences. The theme of creation and life is extremely prominent through the entire story, and with Mary’s ideology behind the theme, it’s no wonder she was able to make each character as they are. No matter how a person is born, anyone can become a monster if experiences shape them that way. I believe this is a prominent theme that still clearly shows itself in society today.
The story of Frankenstein begins with a ship captain finding a weak and dying scientist, and saves him to hear his story. The …show more content…
When he created the monster, it was his ambition and hopes that fueled his work, but he didn't think anything of the outcomes that may ensue. Creating life was a tricky thing from the start. For one thing, he took the pieces from long-dead bodies, decaying and gross. Another, as mentioned in the story, who knows what kind of brain was given to the monster. It was capable of so much evil, so much corruption, and an unstoppable ability to kill. The monster was created with no loved ones, no one to care for or hold him back, so he lived independently, doing as he pleased. At first the monster didn't want to be hurt or harm anyone, but after being hurt, threatened and beaten, his experiences twisted him and made him evil. It makes sense too, to be brought into a world, unfamiliar with everything, only to be tortured. Instinct for survival would kick in, making a more violent person. Even though it is clear, Victor created his own demons. He created a monster by leaving it to suffer in an unfamiliar
The story of Frankenstein begins with a ship captain finding a weak and dying scientist, and saves him to hear his story. The …show more content…
When he created the monster, it was his ambition and hopes that fueled his work, but he didn't think anything of the outcomes that may ensue. Creating life was a tricky thing from the start. For one thing, he took the pieces from long-dead bodies, decaying and gross. Another, as mentioned in the story, who knows what kind of brain was given to the monster. It was capable of so much evil, so much corruption, and an unstoppable ability to kill. The monster was created with no loved ones, no one to care for or hold him back, so he lived independently, doing as he pleased. At first the monster didn't want to be hurt or harm anyone, but after being hurt, threatened and beaten, his experiences twisted him and made him evil. It makes sense too, to be brought into a world, unfamiliar with everything, only to be tortured. Instinct for survival would kick in, making a more violent person. Even though it is clear, Victor created his own demons. He created a monster by leaving it to suffer in an unfamiliar