The Post-Modern Prometheus: A Comparative Analysis

In the X-Files the Post-Modern Prometheus, the creators took bits and pieces of the classic Frankenstein and then gave it a modern twist. The story line of Frankenstein is too outdated to be reasonable today. The creators had to add a modern aspect and adapt in a way that still had the old Frankenstein feel but also make it their own. One very big similarity had to do with the man who created the monster. Both men were obsessed with the fact that they could create or alter life, ultimately playing the role of God. In Frankenstein, Victor let his research control his entire life. He did not talk to his family or friends, he became sick, and the only thing he cared about was the creation of the monster. In the X-Files version you see a similarity with the doctor creating his monster. When his wife is discussing having children he says that it needs to be put off until his research is done. He also leaves his wife for weeks at a time to pursue his dream with no hesitation. …show more content…
In Frankenstein, the monster was not loved and care by its master so it turned evil. This is an area that was greatly different in the X-Files version. The monster was taken care of by a father-like person and he grew up to be kind and thoughtful. When he was able to tell his story even the people trying to kill him said that he was no monster at all.
Another difference involved the focus of the story. In Frankenstein, the entire novel/movie was focused on Victor, the creating of the monster, and the aftermath the monster caused. In the Modern Prometheus, it had a completely different storyline. Instead, the focus was more on finding the monster and solving the case than the