Allusions frankestein

Question 1

Give 2 allusions made in frankestein

Answer 1

Prometheus
Paradise lost john milton

Question 2

Allusion to prometheus

Answer 2

Creation and Creativity: Just like Prometheus, who created humans out of clay, Victor Frankenstein creates life in his own way. This shows the power of human creativity and ingenuity.

Rebellion: Prometheus defied the gods by giving fire to humanity, and Victor defies the natural order by creating life. Both acts are rebellious, showing what happens when individuals challenge greater powers or the natural laws.

Punishment for Hubris: Hubris means excessive pride or self-confidence. Prometheus was punished by the gods for his actions, and Victor faces consequences for his hubris in trying to play God. It’s a warning about the dangers of overreaching.

Question 3

Allusion to paradise lost

Answer 3

Creation and Fall: “Paradise Lost” tells the story of Adam and Eve’s creation and their subsequent expulsion from the Garden of Eden. In “Frankenstein,” Victor creates the monster, mirroring God’s creation of man. However, just as Adam and Eve are cast out of Eden for their disobedience, the monster is rejected by Victor and society, leading to tragic consequences. This parallel raises questions about responsibility and the consequences of playing God.

Loneliness and Companionship: In “Paradise Lost,” Adam is given Eve for companionship, reflecting the idea that companionship is a fundamental human need. The monster in “Frankenstein” longs for a similar companionship, feeling isolated and abandoned by his creator. His request for Victor to create a companion underscores the theme of loneliness and the need for connection.

Rebellion: Satan’s rebellion against God in “Paradise Lost” is mirrored in the monster’s rebellion against Victor, his creator. Both the monster and Satan experience a fall from grace—Satan from Heaven, and the monster from Victor’s favor. Their rebellions stem from a sense of injustice and desire for recognition, highlighting themes of authority, rebellion, and the quest for justice.

Knowledge and Its Consequences: “Paradise Lost” explores the dangers of forbidden knowledge, as Adam and Eve’s eating from the Tree of Knowledge leads to their downfall. Similarly, Victor’s quest for the secret of life represents a pursuit of forbidden knowledge, with devastating effects. The allusion to “Paradise Lost” suggests that the pursuit of knowledge without wisdom or ethical consideration can lead to disaster.