Dangerous Knowledge Group Members: Kierstin Robinson, Mckenzie Tillery, Davion Gray, Zach Treilobs

The Theme Of Dangerous Knowledge In the novel Frankenstein, the pursuit of knowledge by the main characters of Victor, Walton, and even the monster sometimes proves to be dangerous and problematic.

Example 1 Tuck Everlasting: A family finds out that they can become immortal by drinking from a spring. They come to realize that being immortal isn’t as great as it seems. The privacy of the family is put into jeopardy, because a man is wanting to sell the spring water to the locals. If the family had never found the immortal spring water they wouldn’t have to deal with the issue.

Example 2 Limitless- this is a movie where there is a pill that allows a person to use 100% of their mind.

Thesis Statement In the novel Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, dangerous knowledge is represented by the creature learning to talk, the creature realizing what a family is, and the monster learning how to manipulate Victor to get what he wanted, therefore this proves knowledge to be dangerous and problematic.

Topic Sentence and Quotes “I will revenge my injuries; if I cannot inspire love, I will cause fear, and chiefly towards you my archenemy, because my creature do I swear inextinguishable hatred” (Shelley 135). Topic Sentence The monster finds a way to manipulate Victor into getting what he wants. Explanation He threatens Victor and says that if Victor doesn’t create a companion he will harm him.

Topic Sentence The monster finds a way to manipulate Victor into getting what he wants. Quote 2 “I will work at your destruction, nor until I desolate your heart, so that you shall curse the hour of your birth” (Shelley 135). Explanation He talks about destroying Victor and he says he won’t stop until he does. This is dangerous because Victor might get afraid and do what the creature wants.