Theme Of Ethics In Frankenstein

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Frankenstein: A Tale of Ethics
Mary Shelley’s horrific tale of Frankenstein brings to surface many ethical dilemmas that society deals with every day. The themes Mary Shelley uses throughout the movie, ranging from the power of science to Utilitarianism, underlies the core questions that we as a society have yet to answer. Ethics raises difficult, yet important questions demanded to be confronted by the people. By watching the movie Frankenstein, and looking at it in a critical/ analytical view, it has helped uncover the ethical problems we deal with in an evolving social and technological environment. This movie also exemplifies the dangerous potential of the pursuit of knowledge without human control or ethical boundaries.

One of the major themes addressed in the movie was the power of science and technological advancements. These factors affect our daily lives, and it can interfere with a person’s ethics. They have the capability to influence the choices we make on a daily basis, especially if they have to do with what 's right vs what 's wrong. Scientists are always furthering their …show more content…

This act of choosing for people without the permission or consideration of the person being affected raises another ethical dilemma in the tale of Frankenstein. He made the decision to use other people’s organs and body parts, with disregard to the people he was taking them from. He made the decision to give life to a monster that never had the choice in whether it wanted life to begin with. He made the decision to resurrect his wife without putting into consideration what she would have wanted. His actions present questions like, “do people have the right to choose for others.” Victor Frankenstein never asked these questions when he decided to choose for others. It was all for personal gain, and as a result he was faced with the consequences of his actions.

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