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).
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.
Prometheus is the only name he is known by.
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.
Doctor Victor Frankenstein
Mary Shelley used "the modern Prometheus" as a subtitle for her novel "Frankenstein" to draw a parallel between the Greek myth of Prometheus and her story. In Greek mythology, Prometheus created humans out of clay and stole fire from the gods to give to mankind, leading to his punishment. Similarly, Victor Frankenstein creates life from dead tissue and is punished for his actions. The subtitle emphasizes the themes of creation, ambition, and the consequences of playing god that are central to the 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.
Victor Frankenstein Remember- Frankenstein is the creator not the monster!
Mary Shelly The Modern Prometheus is the subtitle of Frankenstein
Frankenstein or The Modern Prometheus (by Mary Shelley).
Mary Shelly wrote the novel Frankenstein: or, The Modern Prometheus.
Mary Shelley wrote Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus.
Prometheus is the only name he is known by.
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.
The Modern Prometheus
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Doctor Victor Frankenstein
Prometheus. That echoes how the monster was created, like Prometheus created man.