Power in Frankenstein

Most people agree that Victor Frankenstein has the most power in the text. When creating a monster, he not only has the power to create life but also has the power to indirectly save or destroy others' lives. Critics on his role speculate that Justin might have been saved solely to acknowledge his behavior in Ingolstadt. However, this creature also has considerable power. For example, he sued Justine's fate when he sued her with a necklace. He dominates the De Lacy family somewhat, as his firewood collection will decide whether Felix must work during the day.

Behind the Frankenstein science project is clearly an attempt to gain strength. Inspired by a new scientist, Victor "got a new infinite power newly." 10 Frankenstein asked for this infinite power to replace God for his creation. In doing so, he not only invaded naturally but also deprived of breeding power with these breeding methods with enthusiastic desires to be recognized, respected, and becoming a new kind of appreciated father It was. 11 This ambition is very close to capitalism: the use of natural resources for commercial interests and political control. Here, we can feel the most widespread influence of scientific revolution - nature is considered dead. It is believed to be a dead inert particle system that is moved by external forces rather than the intrinsic force.

Mary Sherry 's classic story, Frankenstein, first published in 1818, provides a powerful example of the desire to explore something unknown when we are afraid. Frankenstein's monster is an artificial creature that strangely blends life and death; Frankenstein created his own creations from the human body and gave him power. There was great fear against this power as he noticed that he created the existence he could not fully control. His fear of his creation comes from his knowledge, and despite all his scientific knowledge he can not fully understand or control the power of life and death.

What is behind Victor Frankenstein's scientific project is clearly an attempt to gain strength. Inspired by a new scientist, Victor acquired a new, almost infinite power. Frankenstein is seeking this infinite power to replace God's position in response to his creation. By doing so, Frankenstein not only destroyed nature, but also seized the reproductive power to be recognized. This ambition is very close to capitalism (using natural resources for commercial gain and political control). This is the goal that many scientists today have to achieve.