similar to the mythical character of Prometheus. Prometheus’ story‚ which originates in Greek legend‚ it is the tale of a titan who steals fire from the gods. Like both Faust and Frankenstein‚ Prometheus is a man who attempts to elevate his own status to that of a god by trying to gain knowledge that is exclusively available to the gods. Although both Faust and Frankenstein exist in a Christian world‚ their crime is considered as great as the crime of Prometheus‚ as both men act in an impious manner
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these two characters give each other new names to fit their new selves. Liberty renames Equality as Prometheus. Equality renames Liberty as Gaea. Ayn Rand names these characters Prometheus and Gaea for their strong personalities toward the historical Prometheus and Gaea. In the late 8th-century BC‚ a Greek Titan named Prometheus stole fire from the ruler of the Pantheon of Gods named Zeus. Prometheus gave the fire to the mortals so they could too have the benefit that the fire brings. But he was then
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negative effects. This is shown in Mary Shelley ’s Frankenstein: or the Modern Prometheus‚ where Victor Frankenstein tries to make major scientific progress for the world by creating new life‚ but he ends up with his loved ones murdered by his creation and his life ruined. Shelley emphasizes how an excess of knowledge is also dangerous‚ and can potentially destroy humanity. The character in Frankenstein: or the Modern Prometheus that is most harmed by knowledge is the main protagonist Victor Frankenstein
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with the devil‚ turning his back on God. Similarly Prometheus disobeys Zeus‚ by following Athena’s orders. Athena‚ like the devil‚ gives Prometheus‚ in a sense‚ powers by “breath[ing] life into” the clay figures he makes which represent men‚ just like the devil gives Faustus powers to tamper with people. Zeus gave Prometheus a chance‚ “demand[ing] a sacrifice from Man to the Gods to show that they were obedient and worshipful”‚ but Prometheus ruined his chance by abusing what Athena gave him. This
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Analysis of Frankenstein under philosophical light Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein‚ also known as Modern Prometheus‚ reflects upon major pitfalls of the modern philosophy as Victor Frankenstein attempts to prevail over God with the power of science. Through depicting Victor Frankenstein’s tragic fall sparked by his incessant yearning for higher knowledge‚ Mary Shelly warns modern readers on potential dangers behind mankind’s aspiration for excessive knowledge and its desire to overpower the immutable
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or‚ the Modern Prometheus I didn’t know much about the story because the only exposure to the story I had was from Mel Brooks Young Frankenstein‚ while this rendition was extremely amusing‚ it did not follow the story line of the book in the slightest. I thought that the monster was named Frankenstein‚ I thought that the monster always had bad intentions‚ and I didn’t think the monster killed Victor’s family. Now that I have finished reading Frankenstein: or‚ the Modern Prometheus I know there is
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Themes Themes are the fundamental and often universal ideas explored in a literary work. Dangerous Knowledge The pursuit of knowledge is at the heart of Frankenstein‚ as Victor attempts to surge beyond accepted human limits and access the secret of life. Likewise‚ Robert Walton attempts to surpass previous human explorations by endeavoring to reach the North Pole. This ruthless pursuit of knowledge‚ of the light (see “Light and Fire”)‚ proves dangerous‚ as Victor’s act of creation eventually
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Prometheus‚ according to Greek mythology‚ was the Titan who created mankind. A task given to him by Zeus‚ he was to create human beings with clay and water in the image of the gods. Prometheus taught man to read‚ heal their sickness‚ and to hunt. Zeus kept fire from mankind but Prometheus stole the fire from Zeus and gave it to the humans against direct domands. Zeus then punished him by fixing him to a rock of Caucasus where each day an eagle would peck out his liver‚ only for it to grow back the
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referencing the mythological greek god Prometheus and Lucifer in the subtitle of this novel. It is entitled "The Modern Prometheus." This is the introduction to one of the main characters‚ Victor‚ and his want to be as Prometheus and Lucifer were. Through Victor’s discoveries he was trying to possess the mystical powers held by only God Himself‚ as did Prometheus and Lucifer. Prometheus‚ Lucifer‚ and Victor were thoughtful and good at heart. Prometheus taught humans the arts of mathematics
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The portrayal of Zeus in Hesiod’s Theogony is very similar to his portrayal in Prometheus Bound in the way Zeus acts and reacts. The portrayals are different because the perceptions of Zeus have changed. The portrayal of Zeus in Hesiod’s Theogony is very‚ very favorable. " the whole poem can be read as an elaboration of the greatness of this god." (ACM 130) Prometheus Bound is written in a way that the reader can’t help but dislike Zeus. Theogony describes different aspects of Zeus’ personality;
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