Drawing inspiration from ancient Greek mythology, Mary Shelley published a classic gothic science fiction novel, known informally as Frankenstein. In ancient Greek folklore, Prometheus is considered the wisest of all the gods. In the form of fire, he was praised for bringing knowledge and enlightenment to humanity. The story of Prometheus' fate is depicted throughout the text. Victor Frankenstein, who after years of study and passion for natural philosophy and chemistry, discovers the secret of life, just as Prometheus discovered the secret of fire (in many cultures, fire is a representation of energy and life), which creates a direct link to the relationships of Prometheus and Victor. Armed with the knowledge he has long sought, Victor locks himself in an apartment and begins fashioning a creature out of old body parts.....