The Modern Prometheus Throughout Frankenstein, the author, Mary Shelley uses common mythological and biblical reference to deftly connect the reader to her continuing theme in the novel. Mary Shelley refers to these well-known figures so that the reader may better understand and interpret the true thoughts and feelings displayed throughout the novel. A Greek mythological character, Prometheus, and a biblical character, the prodigal son, are excellent examples of Shelley’s emphasis of characterization in Frankenstein. …showed first 75 words of 1342 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1342 total…superior race or species has gone too far. There has been, and always will be, an inferior race other than modern man, and that is our creator. Therefore, Frankenstein can be read as a warning to be careful in later advances and breakthroughs, such as cloning and perfecting a race. Some things are not meant to be in our world and the creation of man could quite possibly be on the top of the list.