Frankenstein

Reading the original Frankenstein was definitely interesting. We’ve all seen the adaptations of the story, which has been thrown into a more iconic Halloween scenario. However, this book takes you away from those stereotypes and dives into the idea of “playing God” and the consequences of your actions.

I really loved how Mary Shelley’s character has a thirst for knowledge in subjects that most educated people find silly. He becomes incredibly engrossed in his studies regardless.

Creating his monster becomes a thrilling but horrifying realization all at once. A lot of people don’t think entirely about what could happen if you meddle too deeply in certain elements of nature. In this case, his monster becomes enraged at what he is and acts out violently. You have to wonder, did __ ever think that if he were successful, what his creation think about it? Would it be dangerous? Would the public react negatively?

I really find it interesting how classic of a horror this has become. The ideas of creating life really seem to fascinate and scare people. I could even relate it to current day fears of stem cell research and cloning. Though I personally love science advancements more than I’m afraid of raising the dead, I must admit I can relate to the fear of human control of the natural.