Obtaining knowledge: Frankenstein grew up in a wealthy family, and was sent to a prestigious school. He went to study in Ingolstadt, where he gained a sufficient amount of knowledge that allowed him to create a creature.
Consequences: Frankenstein created the monster and his treatment of the monster encouraged it to seek revenge. The monster murdered many of his loved ones such as William and Elizabeth. 1) “I had begun life with benevolent intentions and thirsted for the moment when I should put them in practice and make myself useful to my fellow human beings” 2) “I would achieve more than had ever been achieved before. I would explore unknown powers, I would pioneer new ways and I- I alone-would unfold the deepest mysteries of creation.” 3) Frankenstein justifies his silence by convincing himself that “(he) had no choice but to remain silent”. 4) Frankenstein refuses to create a mate for the monster. 5) Instead of fulfilling his obligations to the monster tells him “I owe you nothing!” In her book, Mary Shelly recognizes the ethical considerations that have to be addresses when having scientific power. She suggests the importance of keeping a balance between responsibility and scientific creativity. Science should not produce arrogance that prevents the scientist from recognizing dangerous knowledge or taking responsibility for his creations. |
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