English 211 In-Class Writing
27 September 2017
Prometheus and Frankenstein: The Fate of Punishment in Creation Between the Greek tragedy Prometheus Bound and the famous novel Frankenstein- the Modern Prometheus, it is evident that both pieces of literature prove punishment stems from creation. The subtitle of Frankenstein- the Modern Prometheus immediately connects the works. In the Greek myth, Prometheus steals the fire of Mount Olympus and gives it to the humans. In retaliation Zeus chains Prometheus to a rock for his betrayal to the Gods; his liver is eaten by an Eagle every day and has to suffer through a literal eternity of pain. In addition, Victor Frankenstein also gave humanity divine gifts: life and immortality.