If a kid commits a criminal act against someone, should they be held responsible or the parents? Frankenstein’s book is filled with references to individual responsibility. It is the absence of this responsibility that causes all of the problems. Victor Frankenstein is responsible for all the problems in the novel. One could argue that taking individual responsibility and making wise decisions are the keys to a successful life. Victor would have lived a more fulfilling life if he’d thought before taking action. The timeline would be different if Victor hadn’t brought his monster to life. Also, what would happen if Victor took care of the creature instead of abandoning him, can be shown by reading articles on this topic and researching studies on how a monster born would mature, become happy, and develop morality.
This essay analyzes three articles. This essay analyzes three articles. Carina is trying to show that someone who is treated as a monster and rejected will become one. She believes a monster’s maliciousness is due to its alienation at birth. She argues that Victor’s irresponsible abandonment caused his monster to mature too quickly, causing him to lose his innocence sooner than usual. It is clear from the article that Victor would have had a much happier life, as well as that of his monster, if only he’d taken proper care of him. What could Victor have done if only he made the right decisions? The “monster”, though not evil by nature, became so because his parents did not love him, take care of him, or show affection to it from his very birth. Victor was terrified by the creation he had created and ran out into the streets. Victor was relieved when he returned home to discover his “monster”. But he had no idea what would happen. Now, the monster was alone, he learned everything on his own and acted only based on his primal instincts. The danger is that acting on impulse can be very damaging to you and the people around you. The monster was not so lucky. Everyone rejected him because of his appearance, which ignited hatred and spite in its heart. The rejection of society and the loneliness that Victor’s creation caused made him a monster. Victor was the target of this hatred. Victor wasn’t the only one targeted. The monster went after Victor and his family to reach him. Victor could have avoided all this if he had thought about his actions before acting.
The article “Stitching together Creativity and Responsibilities: Interpreting Frankenstein across Disciplines” by Megan K. Halpern and Jathan Sadowski shows similarities between Victor, and Prometheus. The authors compare Frankenstein’s introduction of new ideas on how life can be created to Prometheus’ story. Prometheus is a Greek Titan that gave mankind fire as a means to advance human civilization. Fire was not just used to advance human civilization. It could also be used as a weapon or for warfare. Victor did the same thing, creating a life for himself, without considering the consequences. Victor’s inability to reason led indirectly to the deaths of his whole family. Both Prometheus & Victor assumed that the creations they created would be used in the intended way and without any unwanted consequences. Victor was too preoccupied with his newly acquired knowledge of the secret to life to consider all possible outcomes. Victor’s constant irresponsibility lost him everything. This included his friends, the family he loved, and all of the knowledge he desperately sought. Victor’s complete inability to think ahead and be wise cost him all he had. He should have given it some thought before bringing to life. Victor would have been better off if after creating the creature, he treated it like a son. The monster might never have existed. Later in the novel, the monster tells Victor that he felt rejected by the society. His loneliness and isolation was what caused him to hate and commit his evil acts. The monster’s anger was due to the fact that he was alone and no one cared for him. Victor, who was meant to be the person to love and care for his creation, abandoned him. Victor’s creation could have had a wonderful life if he had raised him as his son. His family and friends might not have all died.
Rajesh explains that our inclination and race for technological developments, including artificial intelligence (A.I. ), has led us to make mistakes similar to those of Victor. He also provides examples in depth and asks modern-day questions regarding values. Rajesh Basiya says that we are prone to chasing technological advances, which include artificial intelligence. Our inclination and race for technological developments, such as artificial intelligence (A.I.) Rajesh asks the reader a question: As humans, do we have the right to create life? Would we be willing to do it if we didn’t know the outcome? Rajesh asks if we make monsters or if they are born. The “monster”, as all humans do, wanted to be accepted and incorporated into society. He explains that the “monster”‘s inability to satisfy these basic needs was what triggered his hatred for humanity. Rajesh finishes this thought with the observation that Mary Shelley appears to blame society’s irresponsibility for its attitude toward man’s flaws. The monster wasn’t born evil. He was born pure and innocent. Victor’s mistake in abandoning his creation so young caused rage, confusion, sadness and other effects. The monster then sought revenge on Victor, which resulted in the death of the majority of his family. The monster wanted to be more. He also wanted a companion.
UCLA researchers have found that a caring and loving parent can alter the neural circuits of a child, which could affect their health and happiness throughout their life. A study suggests that a neglectful or abusive parent can have the opposite impact. The monster grew up in a state of morality because he was clearly neglected. His creator’s neglect made him hate Victor and lead to his rage. Victor’s killers cannot be held responsible for their deaths. Researchers at the University of Manchester found that children as old as three months could tell right from incorrect behaviour. Victor, who created the monster, was responsible for teaching him what is right and wrong. Although the monster knew murder was wrong, he had not been taught about it. He did not also know what would occur if this act were to be committed. Victor could’ve prevented the deaths of all those people if he simply considered the consequences. He could have done this either by not creating the monster or by taking care to take good care of it afterward.
Victor Frankenstein, as shown in this essay, should have thought and acted more responsibly. He should’ve thought about the consequences before acting. His irresponsible behavior and his abandonment of the creation led to his death and that of many family members and friends. Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is a warning to scientists to be careful and not rush into anything. To live a happy and peaceful life, it is important to have the wisdom and responsibility of an individual. While the introductions of new technologies and science can spark curiosity in us, we still need to restrain our minds to avoid tragedies. Mary Shelley’s main message is that we should balance curiosity, ambition, and wisdom with caution. This balance is essential to prevent chaos, idiocy and destruction.
