The Similarities between Frankenstein's Scientists and Scientists Today

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of science, and risking their lives for the gain of knowledge.
A scientist's job is to uncover the secrets of life and the unknown, which is what Victor and Robert plan to do as they inspect scientific fields which have not yet been examined. Indeed, Frankenstein fully understands the principles of science and the glorious aspect of the unique subject. While at the University of Ingolstadt, Victor begins to realize the importance of scientific education: "In other studies, you go as far as others have gone before you, and there is nothing more to know, but in a scientific pursuit there is continual food for discovery and wonder." (Shelley 49-50). Although he is only a student at the time, Frankenstein acknowledges the fact that science is a study that stands apart from the rest because there will always be more to learn. He also is aware that science is capable of making one marvel at the complexity of the universe. Furthermore, knowing how influential scientific study has been and ...

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studies, they are forced to make many decisions which ultimately are dangerous. Since these two are blinded by their eagerness, they do not consider the possible consequences of their actions. For instance, when Victor creates the monster, he has high expectations and a vision of what the monster will turn out to be, yet when the monster comes to life, he is appalled of his grotesque creation and explains to Walton, "How can I describe my emotions at this catastrophe, or how delineate the wretch whom with such infinite pains and care I had endeavored to form?" (Shelley 56). Victor is absolutely horrified at what he has created, and becomes aware of the crucial mistake he has made of ...

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