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Persuasive Essay: Is Frankenstein Happening Today?

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Logan Carter Mrs. Wilson Advanced composition 4th period 15 December 2016 Is Frankenstein Happening Today? In many ways yes, one way is through GMOs. The creature was genetically made to fit Victors needs and wants much like GMOs are created today. Victor exemplifies the characteristics of GMOs through his story but proving that it is better to let nature be natural and not to tamper with it. GMOs have become modern day Frankenstein because of potential health risks, ethical considerations, and man made alterations. Through these serious and dangerous health altercations we learn more about what GMOs are actually going to do for future generations. GMOs stand for Genetically Modified Organisms which means an organism's DNA has been altered in a way that does not occur naturally by mating and/or natural recombination. Making changes to the organism's DNA or altering its natural appearance would make it a modern day Frankenstein. The first GMO Patent was issued in 1980 after a supreme court ruling of 5-4. This allowed the very …show more content…

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