1. Frankenstein is the modern Prometheus because he represents the dangers of science and technology.
Frankenstein’s monster is a product of science, but not in the way we normally think of it. In the novel, Dr. Frankenstein creates the monster using his knowledge of biology, chemistry and electricity—a combination of science and technology that was very new at the time Mary Shelley wrote her book. This shows us that even though science has advanced so much over time, it still holds dangers for humanity.
2. Frankenstein is the modern Prometheus because he represents the dangers of playing with fire.
Frankenstein’s monster isn’t just a product of science—it’s also a product of fire! The monster is given life by electricity, which was believed to be a form of lightning at the time (though we now know better). Electricity is another example of how powerful scientific discoveries can be when they’re used improperly or without caution; it should be treated with respect and care whenever possible so as not to cause harm to ourselves or others around us who aren’t equipped with proper safeguards against electrical currents themselves either.
