Subtitle Frankenstein Site

: He stole fire from the gods on Mount Olympus to give it to humans.

Victor is the "Modern Prometheus" because he uses science (his "stolen fire") to animate dead matter and create life. Like the Titan, he crosses a boundary between humans and gods. Consequences and Ethics subtitle Frankenstein

: While Prometheus cared for his creations, Victor abandons his creature immediately, leading to tragedy. : He stole fire from the gods on

The subtitle of Mary Shelley's 1818 novel is . Mythological Context Victor abandons his creature immediately

: Zeus sentenced him to eternal torture—chained to a rock while an eagle ate his liver daily. Thematic Significance

The subtitle refers to the Greek Titan , who is known for: Creation : In some myths, he fashioned humanity out of clay.