History can have a way of glorifying some and villainizing others. Thomas Edison is a great example of that as people glorify him for his amazing scientific discoveries but villainize him for his self-centered business tactics. In the novel, Frankenstein Victor is also glorified and villainized by different characters' perspectives in the novel. Victor is seen as a hero and a villain depending on the perspective throughout the novel Frankenstein. Thomas Edison is one of the most famous inventors throughout history who is seen as both a hero and a villain through the media as he revolutionized the world but had ruthless business tactics. In the novel Frankenstein, Victor Frankenstein is both glorified and villainized. He is glorified by himself …show more content…
“One of the most famous and prolific inventors of all time, Thomas Alva Edison exerted a tremendous influence on modern life, contributing inventions such as the incandescent light bulb, the phonograph, and the motion picture camera, as well as improving the telegraph and telephone” (Library of Congress) Edison was one of the best inventors of all time, With so many amazing inventions still contributing to modern life today. This shows a side of people glorifying Thomas Edison for his amazing achievements but completely overlooking all the bad things he did while trying to make a name for himself. “Edison’s detractors insist that his greatest invention was his own fame, cultivated at the expense of collaborators and competitors alike.”(The NewYorker) Edison had many people who argued against him and that the thing he has ever done was screw over others to make himself famous. This quote directly shows us that there were people who disliked Edison as detractors are people who always disagree or go against someone or something. These two articles show the two different perspective people had on Thomas Eddison. One being how great he is from his scientific inventions and advancements, While the other is how he only cared for himself and wasn't a good