Frankenstein: Or the modern Prometheus

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Re: Frankenstein: Or the modern Prometheus

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I loved this book. I re-read around Halloween. Not because of the creature but because of Frankenstein. I always associate his creating the creation and then trying to forget it with people who do bad things and the try to forget it or deny what they did. I especially enjoy how the book ended because I don't believe it could have ended any other way.
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The Frankenstein Monster is I think a misnomer. It should have been called just a "conglomerate" to be more precise. Frankestein is the real monster. Although in this age now, being aware of the issues regards cell rejection, the monster would not have a chance of being assembled after all. And it will be against the law of chance and probability that the donors of the parts used in the monster would have all cellular compatibility, as what medical science would require for biological transplants.
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As i was on traveling adventure, i landed in a book store then the book landed in my hands then read through to the last page. the topics are quite diverse with different approaches and perspectives.
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It's so interesting the disparity between the pop culture version of Frankenstein's monster and the one in the book. It's like they're two different characters. After reading Frankenstein I felt bad for the monster for being portrayed without his gentleness or intelligence, or his daddy issues.
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Love to read horror and monster books and thriller books I love this one very good I like to see more from this writer
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The theme of the original is so timely today. Mary Shelley’s Creature is the epitome of all that is good, until the world and it’s bigots drive it to violence. I have an adult son with mental and physical disabilities. He is the sweetest, funniest person, always wanting to help others. But the people who don’t know him stare. Kids mock, some to the point of chasing him and throwing rocks. But when he lashes out, the world says, “See? Monster!” The world sympathizes with Frankenstein and vilifies the creature for becoming what they have made him.
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During my undergrad Frankenstein was one of the most enjoyable books to use literary analysis on.
So many depths, perceptions and literary theories. I often wonder if the author knew the realm of opening possibilities.
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By far the best classic I have come across till now. The book is still my favourite and whenever I return to read it again, the myriad of themes and the shift in narratorial perspective never fail to amaze me.
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I'll be honest, I didn't think I was going to like this book. But once I started reading it, I couldn't stop. It's very interesting. It keeps you thinking really.
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I read this book for the first time recently. It was okay, but for me, not as good as I had expected due to its overwhelming popularity in our culture. I found the book to be a little dull, not much action until the end and then just very random.
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I've loved this book for a long time, and have long pitied the creation. I remember reading somewhere that Shelley wrote it as a reflection of women, or maybe her own feelings on being a woman in a patriarchal society. It's an interesting concept.
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This book is exquisite. Frankenstein's monster, whilst hideous to behold is so childlike and innocent. Shunned by his creator trying to survive. The scene where he discovers fire for the first time brings a tear to my eye without fail. The pain he experiences both physically and emotionally when he is burnt just pulls at my heart.
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In a way, the media portrayal of Frankenstein's monster and the actual monster in Shelley's work is as disparate as the reaction that the monster provokes in the book and his true nature. Like many here, when I finally read the book, it shattered the preconceived notions I had about the monster thanks to the media portrayal. One of the best books I have ever read.
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This book is one of my favorites! It's a timeless commentary on personal and social responsibility and the danger of discrimination - masquerading as a spooky campfire story. What a beautiful metaphor.

It's so brilliant on so many levels, and since I first read it as a child I have always been transfixed by its themes and lessons. The sheer fact of Frankenstein's creation's namelessness is so poignant, and his journey from innocence to murderous intent is as enlightening as it is heartbreaking.

I was once on a jury for a murder case that involved a cosmetic surgeon, and Shelley sadly had so many things so very right. There's a reason that this is one of the most enduring "monster" stories, and it is not what has survived in pop culture.
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Post by Stephany_26 »

I loved this book, because introduced me to the classics books; Mary Shelley wrote about how she felt in her life, like being abandoned by her own creator; Frankeinstein represents God and the creature the human beings.
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