Frankenstein | Subtitle

Victor is the "Modern Prometheus" because he uses science (his "stolen fire") to animate dead matter and create life. Like the Titan, he crosses a boundary between humans and gods. Consequences and Ethics

: Victor’s obsession leads him to cut off his family and human connections, paralleling the physical isolation of Prometheus on his rock. subtitle Frankenstein

The subtitle provides a "mythic framework" for the story of Victor Frankenstein. 💡 The Creator's Ambition Victor is the "Modern Prometheus" because he uses