Frankenstein__A_Modern_Myth

Frankenstein: A Modern Myth In the 21st century, Mary Shelly's Frankenstein can be viewed as a modern myth. The term “modern myth” however, when relating to the novel, can be interpreted in two different ways. Firstly, one, in current times, can view Frankenstein as a myth. Secondly, that same person, still in current times, can view Frankenstein as a myth for people existing in the time of Mary Shelly, therefore a modern myth to those of the 19th century. This essay will explore the first option after coming to the conclusion that the definition of a “modern myth” is an unsure legend and in this case can only relate to recent times. Mary Shelly's Frankenstein is a modern myth, as it explores various scientific developments, which in the 19th century, were thought of as ludicrous, but today, in the 21st century, are more believable. The reality of Mary Shelly's story is in-fact, less believable today, making it a myth because the reader of the 21st century is more knowledgeable in the realistic scientific possibilities and therefore, realizes the absurdity of creating a being purely from scientific methods. Without a doubt, Frankenstein is a modern myth in current times. The creation of a monster myth, modern, frankenstein, god, novel, century, life, creation, being, today, story, people, mary, times, because, 19th, time, possibility, happen, way, victor, unsure, therefore, shelly, human, actually, however, body, thought, technology, organs, creator, creating, considered, completely