How Is Frankenstein Related To Modern Science

The subtitle to the novel Frankenstein is The Modern Prometheus. This gives us a clear suggestion that scientific discoveries are double edged . prometheus gave mankind fire, which can light, burn and destroy. In creating the monster Frankenstein gives mankind power of life over death and curse. Although the Greek Prometheus myth touched on relationship of man, god and nature, shelleys work was its insight into the characteristics of scientific inquiry, something becoming just apparent in her times and clearly in ours.

There are many ideas that are in Marry Shelleys work that can have modern applications in terms of the responsibility of scientists. One of the strongest elements of Shelleys work is the idea that science has natural limits.