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The aspect of man’s inability to control his creation is influenced by his quest for greater knowledge. In Shelley’s Frankenstein, biblical references and archaic language are used to heighten the severity of transcendental undertones; “thou hast made me more powerful than thyself…I will be mild and docile to my natural lord and king.” This alludes to Victor as the divine creator and questions his motives in his attempt to conceive life. Victor has lost power over his creation, which contradicts Christian dictum. This implies the unquestionable, all-knowing Creator should be superior to his creation. This is Victor’s failure, as he loses dominance over the Monster, suggesting the prophetic destruction of mankind. This is exemplified by the Monster’s command, “You are my creator, but I am your master- obey!”
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Enduring concerns are universal and perpetual issues bearing significance independent of context, and can be seen articulated in the texts Frankenstein by Mary Shelley and Ridley Scott's Blade Runner. Such issues exist due to the progressive nature of scientific discovery and technological change, and include the existential and moral concerns regarding man's ...
... ethical responsibility as a denial of duty and justice. Through reflection of their separate contexts, concerns such as the existential and moral issues regarding man's place in the natural order and the ethical considerations associated with scientific advancement are promulgated in both Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner.
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