Do you think Frankenstein went too far in his quest for knowledge? Or, more interestingly, is it possible to learn too much? What should Frankenstein have done differently? In a larger context how should we protect and safe-guard the advancement of knowledge.
I think that Frankenstein went that far in his quest for knowledge. I believe he went a little too far because he tried to play the role of God. I thought it was good that he went to college and wanted to gain all the knowledge he could from his professors. Also, it was smart to had the thought about creating life as a experiment. But he went to far when he tried to bring a human to life. If he would've just found a dead animal, rat, or even insect to bring to life it would somewhat OK. In our society we as people always do test on rats and other animals to see if certain drugs work or try to figure out if we can find a cure for something. In many of the experiments the animals die in the process. That why I believe that he should of brought a animal to life. Since he cut body parts from other humans and put them together to create another he went to far. He started to play the role of God when he created a monster from humans and distend himself form everyone in his life. There's really not a away to monitor or protect knowledge really except its illegal. The only boundary I would say that we should protect is with illegal items like weapons, bombs, drugs etc. People in other countries are taught how to build weapons and bombs only for killing. I think we should put a barrier on that so not just anyone can make these things.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Letter's 1-4
One way they are similar is how they both have nothing and are lonely. In the beginning Walton states he has no friends or anyone to talk to. He says he has no friend and when he is glowing with success and enthusiasm, there is no one share it with. Basically he has a struggle in finding a friend who he can share his sailing experiences with. The stranger is alike Walton because he has lost everything and no one to communicate with. They both have some sort of emptiness in there hearts.
Second, they are alike because of their voyages. Walton is a Captain of a ship and likes to sail. He stays on the seas for long amount of time. The stranger talks about how he was once in Walton’s position. He states that he was once was seeking for knowledge and wisdom like Walton is. Also, the stranger that Walton is pursuing the same course as he once did and the dangers with it. This means that the stranger views what Walton is going through. The stranger explains that he is going to tell his story to him because he sees where he is at in his life.
The too are different because the stranger is more wise and knows more than Walton. He has had many things happened in his life and once to explain them to Walton. I wonder what is going to happen next. Even though I know the story of Frankenstein is going to be told but will see.
Second, they are alike because of their voyages. Walton is a Captain of a ship and likes to sail. He stays on the seas for long amount of time. The stranger talks about how he was once in Walton’s position. He states that he was once was seeking for knowledge and wisdom like Walton is. Also, the stranger that Walton is pursuing the same course as he once did and the dangers with it. This means that the stranger views what Walton is going through. The stranger explains that he is going to tell his story to him because he sees where he is at in his life.
The too are different because the stranger is more wise and knows more than Walton. He has had many things happened in his life and once to explain them to Walton. I wonder what is going to happen next. Even though I know the story of Frankenstein is going to be told but will see.
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