The Modern Prometheus or Frankenstein is one of the well-known and famous novels of Marry Shelly. The main concept of the novel is about controversial idea of a scientist who wants to give life to an inanimate object, and how his experiment effects his own and his beloved family’s life. After creating the monster, he demands from his creator whose name is Victor Frankenstein to generate a mate for him because he was alone and nobody accepts him in the world of people. While reading through Marry Shelly’s novel, we realize that Victor’s refusal to create a bride of the creature and the destruction of the mate is justifiable.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- The Monster's Demand
- Victor's Decision to Destroy the Mate
- Reasons for Victor's Decision
- Fear of Increased Evil
- Unpredictable Nature of the Mate
- Potential for a "Daemon" Population
- Avoiding Compounding Mistakes
- Selfishness and Cowardice
- Victor's Irresponsibility Toward his Creation
- The Monster's Ugliness and Isolation
- Victor's Perception of the Monster
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This essay explores the complex ethical and moral dilemmas surrounding Victor Frankenstein's decision to destroy the mate he created for his monstrous creation. The essay analyzes the arguments for and against creating a mate for the creature, considering themes of responsibility, human rights, and the potential for compounding past mistakes.- The Responsibility of Creation
- The Nature of Humanity and the Right to Companionship
- The Potential Consequences of Unforeseen Actions
- The Role of Fear and Prejudice in Shaping Moral Choices
- The Balance Between Individual Desire and Collective Welfare
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
This essay analyzes Victor Frankenstein's decision to destroy the mate he was creating for his creature. The essay explores the reasons behind Victor's decision, including his fear of the creature's potential for evil, the unpredictability of the mate, and the potential for a "daemon" population to emerge. The essay also examines Victor's sense of responsibility toward his creation and his anxieties about future generations' judgments.Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This essay delves into the complex themes of responsibility, creation, and the nature of humanity. Key topics include the potential consequences of scientific endeavors, the right to companionship, the dangers of compounding mistakes, and the role of fear and prejudice in shaping moral choices.Frequently Asked Questions
What is the central ethical dilemma in Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein"?
The essay explores Victor Frankenstein's controversial experiment of giving life to an inanimate object and the subsequent moral conflict regarding his responsibility toward his creation.
Why does the monster demand a mate from Victor?
The monster feels isolated and alone because human society rejects him due to his appearance. He believes a companion like himself is his right to achieve happiness.
What are Victor's reasons for destroying the monster's mate?
Victor fears that creating a second creature could lead to increased evil, unpredictable behavior from the mate, and the potential emergence of a "daemon" population that could threaten humanity.
Is Victor's refusal to create a bride justifiable?
The essay argues that Victor's decision is justifiable as an attempt to avoid compounding his previous mistakes and protecting the collective welfare of future generations.
How does Victor's irresponsibility affect the story?
Victor's initial abandonment of his creation and his subsequent choices highlight themes of scientific irresponsibility and the tragic consequences of playing God without considering the welfare of the created being.
- Citation du texte
- Naseer Ahmad Habibi (Auteur), 2012, Essay about Mary Shelly's "Frankenstein", Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/192907
