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Prometheus was one who, in Greek mythology, stole fire from the gods and gave it to man. As punishment for his misdeeds, Zeus, chained Prometheus to a rock and sentenced him to have his innards pecked out everyday by vultures.
Dr. Frankenstein is a fictional character in Mary Shelley's novel, Frankenstein, or, The Modern Prometheus. In the novel, the doctor creates life using ground-breaking technology and methodology. His experiments climax when he reanimates a dead man, which he had stitched together from several corpses of other dead men. Not moments after his creature had come to life, Frankenstein was filled with hate and disgust for his 'son'.
Frankenstein was essentially 'punished'. He had stolen a gift of the gods -in this case life, as opposed to fire- and now had to have his innards eaten out, so to speak. His punishment was that he hated his own creation, which he thought he would love unconditionally.
Frankenstein, or, The Modern Prometheus is a fantastic novel that can be seen as a trial of the soul, a political allegory, an existential work, representation of Greek mythology and so forth, but, what it ultimately tells the reader is a tale about human nature and discovering who you are and what your purpose is on Earth. Hope this helps!
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What was ovid's quote for the subtitle of Frankenstein?
The subtitle is: The Modern Prometheus.
Was Frankenstein a robot?
Frankenstein wasn't a robot. He was a human, he was the scientist Albert Frankenstein who made the monster in the gothic novel, 'Frankenstein', the Modern Prometheus, by Mary Shelly.
What is the alternative name for the Frankenstein book?
The Modern Prometheus
Frankenstein subtitle is the modern Prometheus who was Prometheus?
In Greek mythology Prometheus was a Titan. The Titans were the Gods that were in charge before the Olympians took over. Prometheus sided with the Olympians in the war of succession but after wards was considered to be something of a poor cousin. He is the one credited with the creation of man from earth -- hence the equating with Dr. Frankenstein. Also Prometheus came to a bad end (he stole fire from the Gods to give to men which offended Zeus. So he got chained to a rock with an eagle visiting him every day and eating out his liver.) So the association is also an ominous one.
How are Frankenstein and Prometheus alike?
Both Frankenstein and Prometheus discovered knowledge meant only for a god
Who is the aorthor of The Modern Prometheus?
Mary Shelly The Modern Prometheus is the subtitle of Frankenstein
What is the full name of Frankenstein?
Victor Frankenstein Remember- Frankenstein is the creator not the monster!
What was a quote from Frankenstein being compared to Prometheus?
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What author wrote The Modern Prometheus?
The Modern Prometheus, also known as Frankenstein, was written by Mary Shelley
What was the name of the first novel about Frankenstein?
Frankenstein or The Modern Prometheus (by Mary Shelley).
Who wrote the classic Frankenstein?
Mary Shelley wrote Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus.
Who is the athour of Frankenstein?
Mary Shelly wrote the novel Frankenstein: or, The Modern Prometheus.
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is subtitled what?
The Modern Prometheus
What is The Modern Prometheus referring to?
Doctor Victor Frankenstein
Why did Shelley use Prometheus as a title for her novel?
The subtitle of Frankenstein is 'The modern Prometheus'. She did this to point out a similarity between the character in her book 'Doctor Frankenstein' and the mythical Titan Prometheus. Both created a human: Prometheus from clay, Frankenstein from dead bodies.
What is the other name for The Modern Prometheus?
Prometheus is the only name he is known by.
What other name is the book Frankenstein known as?
The Modern Prometheus
