Example Of Moderation In Frankenstein

Many scientists do not understand the importance of moderation in their experiments. The idea of creation is often presented and people fear that this can surpass the boundaries (or should I say limits) of human knowledge and power. In Frankenstein, the gothic novel written by Mary Shelley, is about a brilliant scientist, Victor Frankenstein who creates new life, but rejects his creation. His creation is seen as a monster who faces isolation. This neglect ultimately leads to a loss of control over the monster who then causes tragedy in Frankenstein’s life. Furthermore, in the scientific article, “Playing God in Frankenstein’s Footsteps: Synthetic Biology and the Meaning of Life”, by Henk van den Belt, the meaning of life is challenged by the

The final product of risky experiments can hurt humanity more than they help. Frankenstein’s innocent creature gradually develops into a deadly monster due to its uncontrollable rage, “The thought was madness; it stirred the fiend within me—not I, but she, shall suffer; the murder I have committed because I am forever robbed of all that she could give me, she shall atone” (Shelley 145). The monster is willing to hurt humanity to satisfy his own desire for revenge, and to satisfy this revenge, he wants Frankenstein to suffer the same way he does without human connections. The monster's willingness to cause suffering to humans illustrates that he is a threat to humanity. In the scientific article the idea that unnecessary experiments can be reckless and have dangerous outcomes, “Also to modern secular minds, there appear to be lines that may not be crossed and boundaries that may not be breached (the phrase used by Pat Mooney in his comment on Venter’s patent), even in the absence of a god or gods who have the authority to institute such lines and boundaries in the first place. Overstepping these boundaries may be construed as inviting unknown and unprecedented risks” (van den Belt 10). The unpredictable consequences of these experiments can be hard to contain. Taking the risks of trying to create new life is not worth it and it crosses a moral line. If the scientist is not prepared to nurture their experiment, the experiment will suffer. Frankenstein rejected his creation early on causing immense trauma for the creature and making the creature feel the need to seek revenge and go against his original morals, “But it is even so; the fallen angel becomes a malignant devil. Yet even that enemy of God and man had friends and associates in his desolation; I am alone” (Shelley 223). The lack of companionship the creature experiences makes him become depressed. He chooses not to harm