How Frankenstein by Mary Shelley Has Influenced Pop...

Many timeless novels have impacts on our everyday culture, not only as a book, but also through music or movies. Many popular novels have multiple adaptations, which shape how we approach their interpretation, in ways we may never even notice. In some films, humans are depicted as monsters, whether through their actions, or through the thoughts of other beings. In these films we find issues with our own society, and in turn see ourselves as monsters, and look for ways we can change, for the better. One particular novel that influences this side of Hollywood is Mary Shelleys â€Å"Frankenstein†. The ways Frankenstein influences pop culture can be seen in science fiction films in which humans are depicted as monster, and â€Å"monsters† are seen as†¦show more content†¦You cannot be trusted with your own survival.† Influences from Frankenstein are evident in I,Robot, in the ways that humans respond when the power of the created becomes greater than that of the creator. â€Å"‘Remember, thou hast made me more powerful than thyself; my height is superior to thine, my joints more supple. But I will not be tempted to set myself in opposition to thee.’† In this quote, Frankenstein realizes, through an argument made by the beast, that the monsters power has become greater than his own, when they finally come face to face for their first quarrel since the monster’s animation. The monster uses intelligent language as well as quick wit which, when paired with his already superhuman stature, causes him to tower over Frankenstein in height, wisdom, and humanity. When Victor realizes that he is inferior to his creation he responds rashly, saying things like, â€Å"‘Abhorred monster! fiend that thou art!†Ã¢â‚¬â„¢ and â€Å"‘you reproach me with your creation; come one, then, that I may extinguish the spark which I so negligently bestowed!†Ã¢â‚¬â„¢ These responses show a pattern of childishness as well as a st rong tendency to resort to violence inherent in the human race. In I,Robot, when the robots revolt, and take to the streets controlling the humans, mobs begin to form, and the humans fight back with chains, baseball bats, and whatever else they can against an enemy that is obviously superior. In a confrontation, oneShow MoreRelatedThe Impact of Mary Shelley ´s Literature1543 Words   |  6 PagesThe Impact of Mary Shelley Frankenstein, who has not heard of this timeless creature or at least seen one of the many movies created in his honor? Many of our favorite science fiction novels were due to the brilliance of a writer named Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley. Mary Shelley lived during the romantic period and had parents who were well educated and excellent writers. As a result, Mary began to write and become involved in her father’s literary discussions at a young age. She continued to writeRead MoreRomanticism in Mary Shelleys Frankenstein Essay2052 Words   |  9 PagesMary Shelley, with her brilliant tale of mankinds obsession with two opposing forces: creation and science, continues to draw readers with Frankensteins many meanings and effect on society. Frankenstein has had a major influence across literature and pop culture and was one of the major contributors to a completely new genre of horror. Frankenstein is most famous for being arguably considered the first fully-realized science fict ion novel. In Frankenstein, some of the main concepts behind the literaryRead MoreFrankenstein Study Guide14107 Words   |  57 PagesTHE GLENCOE LITERATURE LIBRARY Study Guide for Frankenstein by Mary Shelley i To the Teachern The Glencoe Literature Library presents full-length novels and plays bound together with shorter selections of various genres that relate by theme or topic to the main reading. Each work in the Library has a two-part Study Guide that contains a variety of resources for both you and your students. Use the Guide to plan your instruction of the work and enrich your classroom presentations. In