science‚ and religion‚ and have fought countless battles over it. However‚ this is no one-sided matter. The benefits and consequences of intelligence and knowledge are determined only by how it is being used. In the novel Frankenstein‚ or the Modern Prometheus‚ this conflict of interests tore and shook Dr. Frankenstein’s life to its very foundations. Dr. Frankenstein creates the creature in the hopes of helping mankind‚ but because of his intelligence he becomes overconfident‚ ending in his creating
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of the creature when ironically‚ was for humanity in the first place. This reveals man’s attempt to play God‚ to create life from nothingness‚ can lead to horrible results. Mary Shelley’s novel is also reference to as the “Modern Prometheus”. Similarly‚ Prometheus and Victor Frankenstein both attempted to create something to benefit humanity; however‚
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The myth of Pandora’s box Two brothers named Epimetheus and Prometheus lived in Ancient Greece. They had upset the gods by giving the gift of fire to humans and now the gods wanted to punish them. The gods created a beautiful woman called Pandora and took her to Prometheus‚ but he refused to accept her because he knew the gods wanted to take their revenge on him. His brother Epimetheus thought Pandora was so beautiful that she could never cause any harm‚ so he agreed to marry her. The couple
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Charon’s Cosmology Charon’s Cosmology What does the poem mainly discuss? Death. The poet uses an allusion of Charon to discuss about death. What does the poet mean by “swift‚ cold‚ and deep” in the last line? What is swift‚ cold‚ and deep? The River Styx. This poem is about death. The last line can also be interpreted as the description of death. Death is like a river. River of no return Death Death is swift. What does it mean? You don’t know when you’re going to die. It might happen so
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Lopez January 15‚ 2013 “Frankenstein and Human Cloning” What is life? What defines a person? Do you believe humans should have the right to create life? Are there any consequences? In 1831 Mary Shelly wrote Frankenstein or; The Modern Prometheus‚ a magnificent depiction of a man taking up God’s role of creator of life. Victor wanted to achieve biological immortality. Yet‚ within the instance of success Victor outright rejected his creation as “monstrous”‚ a unit for being unworthy of human
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Something that Prometheus seems so interested in. Egoism is a doctrine that individual self worth is the motive behind all conscious action. In this day in age being an egoist is wrong‚ but in Prometheus society being an egoist wasn’t even heard of. Why is it that Prometheus writes down “ego” at the very end of the book on page 105 of Anthem. To Prometheus the word ego is sacred. To Prometheus being an individualist should be something everyone should want and strive for. In fact Prometheus is wanting
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In this extract‚ Shelley uses language and descriptions to present Frankenstein’s Monster as a naturally innocent and curious individual. The extract is taken from the early stages of the monster’s narrative so it gives the reader a good idea of what the original personality of the monster is like and tells of his first encounter with fire. Initially‚ the monster is presented as intelligent and resourceful. After discovering the fire left by beggars‚ the Monster "watched the operation of the fire"
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In Works and Days‚ Hesiod depicts a mystical story of punishment when Zeus decides to create a beautiful woman named Pandora to punish Prometheus for stealing fire. He then gave Pandora a jar containing misery and turmoil and sends her to Epimetheus who is Prometheus’s cousin where he accepts her and she swiftly releases evil upon man. Yet Elpis the spirit of hope stays in the jar. Elpis was in the jar of turmoil which leads the audience to the suggestion that Elpis is also an evil “for earth is
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Pandoras Box: What the Myth Means TodayIntroductionImagine a life with no pain‚ worries‚ or misery in which to speak all evils held secure by a sacred beast or mythological container. This is the life described in many fantasies of the days before man‚ woman‚ and hardship. With any myth‚ however‚ unlocking and explaining the gift of knowledge and becoming aware seems to account for all evils that have been imparted upon humankind. This is a very similar beginning to the story of Adam and Eve in
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overhears his father say‚ “I cannot believe what Prometheus did. Stealing fire! From the gods! Oh‚ I will punish him. Him‚ his brother and the whole human race!” Hercules was in disbelief of what he just heard. He could not believe that Zeus would be so cruel over a small act‚ one to help the humans! After the gods left and sent Pandora down to Earth for Epimetheus‚ Hercules stormed in to talk to his father. Hercules said‚ “How do you plan on punishing Prometheus‚ Epimetheus‚ and the humans? They did nothing
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