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Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is a timeless novel that has left an indelible mark on popular culture and science. The story of a mad scientist creating a monster has influenced many genres, from horror and science fiction to medical ethics and feminism.Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein has left an indelible mark on popular culture, particularly in the horror and science fiction genres, as evidenced by the numerous adaptations, movies, TV shows, and books inspired by the story of a mad scientist creating a monster, such as the Universal horror movies and the TV series Penny Dreadful.

The influence of Frankenstein on popular culture is reflected in the iconic themes of science gone wrong and the consequences of playing God, which have become staples …show more content…

Frankenstein's impact on medical ethics extends beyond the classroom, as the novel's themes of bioethics and the treatment of human subjects have influenced contemporary debates on medical research and experimentation. A study published in the Journal of Medical Humanities in 2015 discusses the relevance of the novel's themes in contemporary bioethics and argues that the novel highlights the ethical challenges that arise when medical researchers go beyond the boundaries of ethical norms.By exploring the ethical boundaries of scientific research and experimentation, Frankenstein has become a thought-provoking work of literature that continues to influence contemporary discussions on medical ethics.Overall, Frankenstein's impact on medical ethics has been significant, prompting discussions about the ethical implications of scientific research and experimentation and challenging readers to consider the consequences of playing

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In the Gothic Novel, Frankenstein, by Mary W. Shelley, the moral conscience of the two main characters, Victor Frankenstein and the Creature is a prominent theme throughout the novel. The novel explores the consequences of reckless ambition and the responsibilities that come with creating life. Victor's ambition and the subsequent abandonment of his creation lead to devastating outcomes, while the Creature's yearning for acceptance and love exposes the dark side of human nature. Through the contrasting experiences of Victor and the Creature, Mary Shelley highlights the importance of moral conscience and the consequences of failing to exercise it. Both Victor and the Creature exhibit moral conscience by acknowledging the ungodly actions they do throughout the novel.

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In the modern world, when a person hears about Frankenstein, they think of an abhorrent and detestable monster, but that is not the case. In the book, “Frankenstein”, by Mary Shelley, Frankenstein is a scientist that pursues his dream of reviving a human. Victor Frankenstein, the protagonist, conducts a series of experiments and creates a monster. Abhorred by his creation, he leaves the monster. Through desolation and isolation, the monster is driven by society and Frankenstein to commit crimes.

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The Martian and Frankenstein are two completely fictional creations, created in completely different societies during different eras to teach lessons on the limitations of the human application of science and the two different sides to ethics. Mark Shelley’s novel, Frankenstein, incorporates recent technological developments during her time period with a fictional story in order to caution readers of the potential ethical limitations in a rapidly advancing scientific world. The Martian expands on these limitations as NASA does whatever it takes to acquire data on Mars and, subsequently, bring home an astronaut that was presumed to be dead. Both Frankenstein and The Martian offer similar scenarios of a ‘monster’ created by science, but conclude

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Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, Frankenstein and his monster make many questionable decisions. It is controversial whether or not his decisions are moral. In one part of the book Frankenstein's monster informs Frankenstein about the events that followed his creation. The sorrowful tale, and threats of harming his loved ones convinced Frankenstein to agree to create a female monster companion, and in return the monsters would live isolated from humanity. Uneasiness about the monster following through with his promise, being unsure if the new monster would obey the promise, and in fear of them reproducing, Frankenstein broke his vow and did not create a female monster (Shelly 2014, P.104-107 & P.120-123).

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The Creature’s Unjustified Morals of a Monster Frankenstein’s horror tragedy leaves the reader with a dilemma about Victor’s creature guiltiness and moral responsibility. This dilemma arises due to the irresponsible care from his creator and general hatred received from the human species; contrasted by his unjustified actions towards innocents and commitment of murders as the catharsis from his problems. It is true that this being was inattentively abandoned in the most fundamental stages of its life and that circumstances may have corrupted his initial good benevolence. However, in this essay, I argue that the actions, motives, and values expressed by the unnamed creature in Shelley’s story make him solely responsible and, because of their

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Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein examines the moral dilemmas brought on by scientific advancement. Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist in the story, uses science in unnatural ways to create a creature. Shelley poses questions about the ethics of science and the potential effects of unchecked scientific ambition through the lens of Victor's experiences. Through the use of imagery, characterization and foreshadowing, Shelley is able to convey the potential consequences of neglecting ethical consideration.

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Introduction First published in 1818, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein busted its way into popularity as one of the first science-fiction novels. As Shelley trudged her way into the literary canon, Frankenstein’s preliminary success was surpassed by a wave of Frankenstein-esque characters. Shelley’s great influence and success caused a whirlwind of Frankenstein references throughout pop culture. The many allusions to Frankenstein in pop culture arguably molded the text into a cult classic; inevitably making it’s mark on literature and the arts for centuries. Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein influenced and inspired numerous beloved characters, portrayals, and adaptations in America’s pop culture.

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In the novel, Frankenstein, Mary Shelley uses the voices of Victor Frankenstein to show how the ethics of both change. In the article by Manuel Velasquez, et al. ethics has to do with right and wrong. As a scientist, a family member, and a friend, Victor is unethical. It is clear that Victor's actions were unethical.

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Horror, death and dramatic plots all combined to create Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, which generated the standards for every Science Fiction book ever written. Mary Shelley’s style of writing remained particularly unique, considering the narration rotated between the main characters. All the characters had a special dramatic quality, which separated them from a typical group, and gave them a specific personality. Mary Shelley incorporated elements of weather, and gave its relation to themes of internal and external conflicts. Frankenstein elements are distinctive and show originality, whether it be the characters, setting, narration or conflicts.

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Vansh Raj Ms. McMahon ELA 8/2nd Period 13 February 2023 In Frankenstein by Mary Shelley the character Victor is faced with a moral dilemma after creating a monster. As the creature begs for a companion, Victor is torn between his fear of what a second creature might bring and his sympathy, So Victor Should make a companion for the creature because it would fulfil the creature’s hunger for social interactions and provides a sense of responsibility for Victor for abandoning the creature. Victor owes the creature happiness because they both could live peaceful life’s if Victor Makes the creature a companion. So, when the creature tells Victor his demand he says “ What I ask of you is reasonable and moderate; I demand a creature of another sex, we shall be monster cut off from the world. Our lives will be harmless and free from misery Oh!

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Morality. It has been questioned, emphasized, and respected since the beginning of time. Yet even today, not one human being can say what is morally right. Rather, morality is a matter of opinion. It was the opinion of Victor Frankenstein which stated that it was alright to create a “monster”.

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When it comes to scientific methods, there are a variety of ways in which one can reach their goal. Of course, there are certain rules that one must follow when it comes to scientific research. The foremost of these rules is to abide by a certain code of ethics. In Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, Victor Frankenstein disregards the ethics of research, preferring to accomplish his goals without thoroughly thinking of the consequences that might arise from creating life for the dead. Of course, he wasn’t the only one ignoring the ethical guidelines of research.

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Throughout the novel, the main character Frankenstein, made many poor decisions that I would consider to be morally wrong and unethical. Frankenstein’s research and discoveries are ethically wrong because he was taking dead bodies from cemeteries, cutting off their limbs, and body parts to create a human like creature. He did not have anyone's consent to do this study causing it to be unethical, and he also should not be able to do this because he is playing the role of god. In the beginning of the book, Victor Frankenstein described to Walton that he had created a monster using body parts from a graveyard.

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