1. FRANKENSTEIN Influences & Themes Derby Museums Merriam-Webster Live Science University of Sydney Libraries University of Maryland Romantic Circles U.S. National Library of Medicine Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy

2. A MODERN PROMETHEUS The second title for the book is A Modern Prometheus. The second title for the book is A Modern Prometheus. Prometheus was a titan in Greek mythology, who created mankind. He then secretly took fire from heaven and gave it to them. Prometheus was a titan in Greek mythology, who created mankind. He then secretly took fire from heaven and gave it to them. When Zeus discovered this, he sentenced Prometheus to be eternally punished by fixing him to a rock where each day an eagle would peck out his liver, only for the liver to regrow the next day. When Zeus discovered this, he sentenced Prometheus to be eternally punished by fixing him to a rock where each day an eagle would peck out his liver, only for the liver to regrow the next day. Fire is the gift that hurts in the end, such as the Industrial Revolution—Man is given too much power and abuses it. Fire is the gift that hurts in the end, such as the Industrial Revolution—Man is given too much power and abuses it.

3. INFLUENCES ON VICTOR FRANKENSTEIN Philosophy – (love of wisdom) is the study of ideas about knowledge, truth, and the meaning of life. Celestial map by Frederik de Wit

4. INFLUENCES ON VICTOR FRANKENSTEIN Natural Philosophy - the study of nature before the development of modern science. Natural Philosophy - the study of nature before the development of modern science. Celestial map by Frederik de Wit

5. Alchemy – an early form of chemistry practiced in the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Alchemy – an early form of chemistry practiced in the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Combines science and speculative philosophy Combines science and speculative philosophy Often associated with magic Often associated with magic Focused on the creation of the Philosopher’s Stone and the Elixir of Life Focused on the creation of the Philosopher’s Stone and the Elixir of Life INFLUENCES ON VICTOR FRANKENSTEIN The Alchymist, in Search of the Philosopher’s Stone Joseph Wright, oil on canvas, 1771

6. Tabula Rasa – Latin for “blank slate,” is a philosophical concept formed by 17 th century British philosopher John Locke Tabula Rasa – Latin for “blank slate,” is a philosophical concept formed by 17 th century British philosopher John Locke At birth, our minds are a blank or empty slate At birth, our minds are a blank or empty slate All knowledge comes from experience All knowledge comes from experience Nature vs. Nurture Nature vs. Nurture INFLUENCES ON VICTOR FRANKENSTEIN

7. Sublime – concept that nature evokes a strong sense of awe, wonder, and beauty. Sublime – concept that nature evokes a strong sense of awe, wonder, and beauty. INFLUENCES ON VICTOR FRANKENSTEIN

8. THEMES IN FRANKENSTEIN Ambition Ambition Limits of science Limits of science Doppelganger Doppelganger Sublime Nature Sublime Nature Role of parents Role of parents