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Opening lines:
TO Mrs. Saville, England
You will rejoice to hear that no disaster has accompanied the commencement of an enterprise which you have regarded with such evil forebodings.
Quotations:
So much has been done, exclaimed the soul of Frankenstein— more, far more, will I achieve; treading in the steps already marked, I will pioneer a new way, explore unknown powers, and unfold to the world the deepest mysteries of creation.
I was like the Arabian wh ...more
Opening lines:
TO Mrs. Saville, England
You will rejoice to hear that no disaster has accompanied the commencement of an enterprise which you have regarded with such evil forebodings.
Quotations:
So much has been done, exclaimed the soul of Frankenstein— more, far more, will I achieve; treading in the steps already marked, I will pioneer a new way, explore unknown powers, and unfold to the world the deepest mysteries of creation.
I was like the Arabian wh ...more
I mean I loved it, but dang is Dr. Frankenstein a wimp. Just talk to your creation!! This is mostly a joke, but it's a typical dude response! They follow their dreams to THE point and then freak out and can't deal. Then to not realize that his wife might also be endangered on their wedding day when the creature says he will destroy his wedding day is SO self-centered. You're not the only one present on your wedding night sir. Other people may also be affected, so maybe you should NOT GET MARRIED
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What a difference 13 years makes. I first read this in school 13 years ago, and I found it boring and hated it. On re-reading it now, I enjoy it, especially the gothic melodramatic elements.
What are appropriate boundaries for science? What are our ethical duties and what sort of ethical considerations do we sacrifice in the pursuit for progress? Frankenstein, in creating his monster, pushes scientific boundaries far beyond where science has ever gone. He creates life. But unlike God, he does no ...more
What are appropriate boundaries for science? What are our ethical duties and what sort of ethical considerations do we sacrifice in the pursuit for progress? Frankenstein, in creating his monster, pushes scientific boundaries far beyond where science has ever gone. He creates life. But unlike God, he does no ...more
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