Frankenstein And Technology Essay

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Technology has revolutionized the way we live and it continues to shape our society. However, as we continue to make many technological advancements, we often forget to consider the ethical effects of our actions. Frankenstein, written by Mary Shelley tells the rise and fall of Victor Frankenstein and his obsession with creating life through science and technology. Eventually accomplishing his task in bringing the project to life, Frankenstein’s plot portrays the dangers of technological progress unchecked by ethics and the potential consequences of playing god. Throughout the book, Victor's obsession with creating life through science leads to the creation of the monster, which was abandoned by Victor himself and rejected by society. Driven