Victor Frankenstein, fascinated with scientific exploration in the physical world, embarked upon an experiment that forever changed his life and that of his family and friends. During his studies away from home, Victor foolishly decides that he will play God. "I will pioneer anew way, explore unknown powers, and unfold to the world the deepest mysteries of creation (Shelly p. 47)." "What lies behind Frankenstein's scientific projects is obviously an attempt to gain power (Damyanov)." Victor devotes himself to his task of creating life from death for a period of two years without once considering the implications of the result of h

Shelly's moral lesson in her novel applies greatly to science today with all the advances in technology and miraculous discoveries in science, the implications of experiments and creations must be thoroughly investigated. At the time the story was written, it would have been unimaginable that these evens could hole any truth or possibility of reality. Now, the possibilities are far too real and the implications could result in the end of civilization, as it is now known.

Neglecting all moral implications of his creation, Victor completes his work. Victor never imagined that his success would create horror instead of joy and immortality. "It was a dreary night in November that I beheld the accomplishment of my toils (Shelley p. 56)." "How can I describe my emotions at this catastrophe, or how delineate the wretch whom with such infinite pains and care I had endeavored to form (Shelley p. 56)?" Even when Victor came to the realization that his success in creating his being had become an abhorrence, he took no responsibility in trying to remedy his actions or take care of the creature.

is experiment. "Thoughtless Victor built in no safety controls, no device to assure that only good actions would be performed (Neal)."

When the creature discovers what Frankenstein has done he swears vengeance and hatred to his creator and his family. Frankenstein, who has become a terrible mess of an individual by this point, still tries to find happiness, despite his creation, and also swears to rid the world of his monster. "Frankenstein has sought this unlimited power to the extent of taking the place of God in relation to his creation (Damyanov)" and it has absolutely ruined him. Frankenstein selfishly end

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