Dangers of Technology Exposed in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
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Mary Shelley's Frankenstein was a literary piece that touched on many different issues, not only in her time, but also today. The creation of life in Frankenstein was Shelley’s symbolic warning to the new industrialized era. “It also [can] be seen to be warning about the dangers of uncontrolled application of technology and its use without proper morality” (Brachneos). The warning in Frankenstein applies today more than ever because of the creation of AI (Artificial Intelligence) and computers that “think for themselves” The two are connected in a sense. Some would argue that Victor, the character that created the monster wanting to play od, is like the programmers of AI computers today. In Frankenstein, Shelley creates two very complex characters. They embody the moral dilemmas that arise from the corruption and disturbance of the natural order of the world. When Victor Frankenstein is attending school, he becomes infatuated with creating a living being and starts stealing body parts from morgues around the university. After many months of hard work, he finishes one stormy night bringing his creation to life. However, “now that [Victor] had finished, the beauty of the dream vanished, and breathless horror and disgust filled [his] heart” (Chambers). Right after Victor realizes what he has done, he falls into deep depression and must be nursed back to health by his friend. Victor spends the rest of the story facing consequences and moral problems from creating unnatural life. When he realizes that the ‘monster’ has killed his brother, even though no one believes him, he feels responsible for his brother’s murder because he was responsible for the existence of the ‘monster’. Also feeling responsible, Victor... ... middle of paper ... .... Credo Reference. Web. 25 April 2011. 4. Brachneos. “Frankenstein – a Literature Essay on Social Context Comments.” Writinghood . N.p., 3 Mar. 2011. Web. 24 Apr. 2011. . 5. Burns, Alisa. “Frankenstein of the Future.” Frankenstein Commentary. N.p., Sept. 2002. Web. 24 Apr. 2011. . 6. Links999. Ethical and moral issues regarding artificial intelligence. Links999.org, 24 Apr. 2011. Web. 25 Apr. 2011. . 7. Snyder, Lawreence. “Limits to Computation.” Fluency4. 4th ed. 2010. Pg. 689 Print. 8. "Artificial Intelligence and Consciousness." Encyclopedia of Consciousness. Oxford: Elsevier Science & Technology, 2009. Credo Reference. Web. 26 April 2011.
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how mary shelley's frankenstein was a literary piece that touched on many different issues, not only in her time, but also today.
- Analyzes how shelley creates two complex characters that embody the moral dilemmas that arise from the corruption and disturbance of the natural order.
- Analyzes how frankenstein and ai are interconnected in being scientific advances that have the potential to go against the natural order of life.
- Analyzes how mary shelley's frankenstein was a literary piece that touched on many different issues, not only in her time, but also today.
- Analyzes how shelley creates two complex characters that embody the moral dilemmas that arise from the corruption and disturbance of the natural order.
- Analyzes how frankenstein and ai are interconnected in being scientific advances that have the potential to go against the natural order of life.
- Analyzes how victor stopped before he finished the creation of a female, foreseeing the possibility of breeding. it is hard to believe that many would be willing to allow ai to enjoy basic rights
- Explains frankenstein's creature in chambers dictionary of literary characters.
- Explains frankenstein, victor, in chambers harrap's dictionary of literary characters.
- Explains that "artificial intelligence." the columbia encyclopedia. new york: columbia university press, 2008. credo reference. web. 25 april 2011.
- Explains brachneos' essay frankenstein – a literature essay on social context comments.
- Explains burns, alisa, "frankenstein of the future." n.p., sept. 2002.
- Explains links999's ethical and moral issues regarding artificial intelligence.
- Describes the encyclopedia of consciousness, oxford: elsevier science & technology, 2009. credo reference.
- Analyzes how marry shelly's warning of unbridled technology was aimed at the drivers behind the industrial revolution.
- Analyzes how shelley was trying to show the people of her time, that if we let technology go unbridled, we will live to regret it.
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1163 wordsRead More - Who Is the Real Monster in Frankenstein?analytical essayMary Shelley’s Frankenstein is a nineteenth century literary work that delves into the world of science and the plausible outcomes of morally insensitive technological research. Although the novel brings to the forefront several issues about knowledge and sublime nature, the novel mostly explores the psychological and physical journey of two complex characters. While each character exhibits several interesting traits that range from passive and contemplative to rash and impulsive, their most attractive quality is their monstrosity. Their monstrosities, however, differ in the way each of the character’s act and respond to their environment. Throughout Frankenstein, one assumes that Frankenstein’s creation is the true monster. While the creation’s actions are indeed monstrous, one must also realize that his creator, Victor Frankenstein is also a villain. His inconsiderate and selfish acts as well as his passion for science result in the death of his friend and family members and ultimately in his own demise.
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes mary shelley's frankenstein, a nineteenth century literary work that delves into the world of science and the plausible outcomes of morally insensitive technological research.
- Analyzes how shelley investigates the idea of monstrosity by presenting two characteristics of mankind in order to prove her case.
- Analyzes how the reader initially pities the monster for being rejected by society, but one can't completely forgive him for his ruthless actions.
- Analyzes mary shelley's frankenstein, a nineteenth century literary work that delves into the world of science and the plausible outcomes of morally insensitive technological research.
- Analyzes how shelley investigates the idea of monstrosity by presenting two characteristics of mankind in order to prove her case.
- Analyzes how the reader initially pities the monster for being rejected by society, but one can't completely forgive him for his ruthless actions.
- Analyzes how frankenstein is an ignorant and selfish scientist whose longing for power results in the harm of others. his ignorance and irresponsibility reappear when he completes his experiment.
- Analyzes how frankenstein's selfish actions are not the only ways that make him a monster. his passion for science cripples his character and his ability to think logically.
- Analyzes how frankenstein's creation is his alter ego, while the monster is the antithesis of him. these character traits remain constant in the two characters throughout the novel.
- Explains that they are a wretch. they have murdered the lovely and the helpless, strangled the innocent as they slept, and grasped to death his throat who never injured them or any other living thing.
- Analyzes how all of the emotions previously experienced by frankenstein are transferred to the monster, who realizes that his actions were not morally correct.
- Analyzes how count montoni's deception and cunning contribute to his aura as an evil villain in the mysteries of udolpho.
- Analyzes how frankenstein's obsession for wealth and power stunts his growth as a character, while his desire helps him develop as an individual.
- Narrates how they turned to contemplate the deep and voiceless grief of their elizabeth. their father's woe, and the desolation of that late so smiling home, all were the work of thrice-accursed hands.
- Analyzes how frankenstein's grief propels him into attempting to resolve the unfortunate situation. while his initial actions were monstrous, his attempts at resolving them balance this evilness.
- Analyzes how shelley's novel discusses in depth the idea of where and when to draw the line when it comes to science and ethical boundaries. frankenstein abandons the study of morality to his dear friend, henry clerval.
- Analyzes how frankenstein presents the world of science and the potentially dangerous outcomes that occur when science is pushed too far.
1708 wordsRead More - Like all works that have been taught in English classes, Frankenstein has been explicated and analyzed by students and teachers alike for much of the twentieth and all of the twenty-first century. Academia is correct for doing so because Frankenstein can appeal to the interests of students. Students, teachers and experts in the areas of medicine, psychology, and sociology can relevantly analyze Frankenstein in their respective fields. However, Peter Brooks explains in “Godlike Science/Unhallowed Arts: Language and Monstrosity in Frankenstein” that Shelly had presented the problem of “Monsterism” through her language. According to Brooks, Monsterism is explicitly and implicitly addressed in Shelly’s language. While this may be correct, Brooks does it in such a way that requires vast knowledge of subjects that many readers may not be knowledgeable in. After summarizing and analyzing the positive and negative qualities of Brooks’ work, I will explain how the connection of many different fields of study in literature creates a better work.
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how brooks uses his expertise in many subject areas and pieces of literature to reinforce the many valid points he presents as evidence to his thesis.
- Analyzes how brooks' argument is not without flaws. he expects all his readers to know and understand what he is able to comprehend while leaving the audience at the end wonder what the significance of the paper was.
- Analyzes the positive and negative qualities of brooks' work in "godlike science/unhallowed arts: language and monstrosity in frankenstein."
- Analyzes how brooks uses his expertise in many subject areas and pieces of literature to reinforce the many valid points he presents as evidence to his thesis.
- Analyzes how brooks' argument is not without flaws. he expects all his readers to know and understand what he is able to comprehend while leaving the audience at the end wonder what the significance of the paper was.
- Analyzes the positive and negative qualities of brooks' work in "godlike science/unhallowed arts: language and monstrosity in frankenstein."
- Analyzes how brooks' vast knowledge allowed for many more readers to understand the paper. he cites scholars to prove that monsterism is inherent in mary shelly's frankenstein.
- Explains that brooks, peter, won the prestigious mellon award from yale university. shelley, mary wollstonecraft, walter james miller and harold bloom.
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