Frankenstein - The Modern Prometheus

1. Frankenstein :
The Modern
Prometheus
Paper no.3 Romantic Literature
Smt. S.B.Gardi Department of English
Roll no.34
Vachchhalata Joshi
vachchhalatajoshi.14@gmail.com

2. Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
Mary Shelley was born on 30 Aug. 1797 and died 1
Feb.1851. She Married to P.B.Shelley. She’s famous for
“Frankenstein” - The Modern Prometheus.
Frankenstein tells the story of victor Frenkenstein a
young scientist who creates a sapient creature in an
unorthodox scientific experiment.

3. Frankenstein or Modern Prometheus
01 Victor Frenkenstein writes a series ofl etters to his
sister Margaret and tells her about his dangerous
mission for north pole.
02 His desire is to discover “ Secret of Life” and
research for several years which he thought he
found it.
03 After his hard work finally one night in his lab he
brought his creation to life.

4. Characters
1) Victor Frenkenstein
2) Elizabeth
3) The Creature
4) Henry Clerval
5) Robert Walton
6) Earnest
7) Justin Mortiz
8) Caroline
9) Margaret
10)De lacey Family

5. What is Myth?
A traditional story, especially one
concerning the early history of a people or
explaining a natural or social phenomenon,
and typically involving supernatural beings
or events.

6. Significance of Myth
Myth are
Symbolic
Projectios of
People’s hope,
values , fears
and aspiration.
2) Mythos are Worldview
based on Tradition story or
Body of Mythology.
3) In reality Myth reflects
more Profound reality.
4) Study of Myth reveals mind
and character of people.

7. Myth of Prometheus
In Greek mythology,
Prometheus is one of the Titans,
the supreme trickster, and a god
of fire. In common belief, he
developed into a master
craftsman, and in this
connection, he was associated
with fire and the creation of
mortals. His intellectual side
was emphasized by the
apparent meaning of his name,
Forethinker.
Steals fire from Zeus and
give it to Mortals.
Prometheus got Punished
for it.
Zeus neiled him to a
mountain and sent an
Eagle to eat his immortal
liver, which constantly
recovers.

8. 1) Creates a Monster with the
help of electricity.
2) Suffers a lot in his life.
3) Lives in the world of
Shadow of Gloom.
4)Lonely.
1) Steals fire from
Zeus.
2) Gave it to mortals.
3) Battling against
endless pain.
4) No peace of mind
5)Alone
Victor Frenkenstein Prometheus
Prometheus

9. Myth of Narcissus
A tale told by Roman poet, ovid.
Echo , a young girl fall in love with
him.
Narcissus was unable to leave the
beauty of reflection and because of
curse he died.
Narcissus is the origin of the term
Narcissism, a fixation with oneself.

10. Frankenstein Narcissus
1) Self Love and
then self hate.
2) Rejects
everything
3) Lives alone
4) Death
1) Obsessed with his
ownself.
2) Rejects love of echo.
3) Alone
4) Died

11. Sources
https://www.britannica.co
m/topic/Frankenstein
https://www.slideshare.net/
HeenabaRaol/frankenstein
-by-mary-shelley-
242065015
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