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In Greek mythology, Prometheus was a Titan who stole fire from Zeus and gave it to mankind. The subtitle "Modern Prometheus" refers to Frankenstein's quest for the knowledge to give life (analogous to the "fire", which was the exclusive province of the gods).
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoIn ancient Greek myth, Prometheus was the Titan who, according
to some sources, made the first human beings out of clay.
Victor Frankenstein, who also created a sentient being,
can easily be compared to Prometheus.
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∙ 11y agoIn Greek Mythology, Prometheus is crediting with creating mankind from mud. Eventually, in an indirect way, his creation causes him to end up in a bad way.
Frankenstein creates the Frankenstein monster from body parts and he too eventually ends up in a bad way, due to his creation.
He embodies the lone genius whose efforts to improve human existence could also result in tragedy.
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∙ 14y agoIn greek mythology Prometheus was the titan that made man from clay and eventually suffered greatly as a result. It is a comparison of Dr. Frankenstein to Prometheus.
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∙ 14y agoIn Greek mythology Prometheus brings man to life out of a statue of mud.
Dr. Frankenstein brings a man to life out of dead body parts.
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∙ 14y agoPrometheus Created something new and suffered for his creation.
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∙ 13y agoprometheus made men out of clay, he was said to have created people.
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∙ 13y agoPrometheus created man out of clay.
Frankenstein created a man out of dead body parts and reanimated them.
you see the parallel?
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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 does Prometheus myth explain?
Prometheus was the protagonist in the Greek myth about the origin of man's use and control of fire. Therefore, Prometheus symbolizes any concept related to this.
What is The Modern Prometheus referring to?
Doctor Victor Frankenstein
Why did Mary Shelley use 'the modern Prometheus' as a subtitle?
There are many parallels between Prometheus and Frankenstein to be made.Bothcreated manand suffered for it.
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 full name of Frankenstein?
Victor Frankenstein Remember- Frankenstein is the creator not the monster!
Who is the aorthor of The Modern Prometheus?
Mary Shelly The Modern Prometheus is the subtitle of Frankenstein
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.
What is the other name for The Modern Prometheus?
Prometheus is the only name he is known by.
What does Prometheus myth explain?
Prometheus was the protagonist in the Greek myth about the origin of man's use and control of fire. Therefore, Prometheus symbolizes any concept related to this.
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is subtitled what?
The Modern Prometheus
What was a quote from Frankenstein being compared to Prometheus?
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What is The Modern Prometheus referring to?
Doctor Victor Frankenstein
Who is the greek mythological figure in Frankenstein?
Prometheus. That echoes how the monster was created, like Prometheus created man.
