In the 21st century, Mary Shelly's Frankenstein can be viewed as a modern myth. ... Secondly, that same person, still in current times, can view Frankenstein as a myth for people existing in the time of Mary Shelly, therefore a modern myth to those of the 19th century. ... Mary Shelly's Frankenstein is a modern myth, as it explores various scientific developments, which in the 19th century, were thought of as ludicrous, but today, in the 21st century, are more believable. ... People were still in the mind set that God was the only creator; therefore, Mary Shelley could not fathom any...

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Frankenstein or the modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley, is a modern Titan Prometheus of Greek mythology in his desire to overcome man's limitations and gain God-like power. ... Mary Shelly's Frankenstein combines characteristics of the mythological hero with those of the Romantic one. ... Mary Shelley read and relied on the most recent findings and theories of science to create her tale. ... Benjamin Franklin, whose name has been suggested for the "Frank" in Frankenstein, may have been the modern Prometheus from whom Shelley drew inspiration. ... Mary Shelley's classic defies str...

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As scientists continue to piece together nature's mysteries of science, and as technology is becoming the dominating force in numerous areas worldwide, there is often a crucial piece of the puzzle that goes missing: responsibility. Though many people praise the abundant benefits of modern technology...

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In Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein, Victor Frankenstein creates a character like Prometheus does, and seeks revenge like Zeus. ... [pass] a happier childhood than myself" (Shelley 37). ... Frankenstein tells Walton this because his own ambitions destroy his life. ... Since Frankenstein foils the creature's hopes for a companion, the creature vows that he will be the force behind the destruction of Frankenstein's hopes. ... Mary Shelley clearly depicts the disenchantment of the characters in Frankenstein. ...

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