Cloning has interested the human race for some time. Knowing that a human could create another living creature, not to mention, a creature that looks and possibly acts exactly like the original seems to be very fascinating to them. However, by creating a creature using science, they are essentially playing God. We as humans are not perfect, although a handful of people like to think we are, we cannot go on throughout our lives without making at least one mistake. If we are not perfect, then our own creations will not be perfect either. “How dangerous is the acquirement of knowledge and how much happier that man is who believes his native town to be the world, than he who aspires to be greater than his nature will allow.” This quote from chapter four of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein states that maybe too much knowledge is a bad thing. …show more content…
The child could grow up and lack a feeling of uniqueness, they would not feel like they were anything special, and eventually could cause them to have depression. In some ways, that is exactly what happened to Frankenstein’s creation. He felt different from other people, and when he realized why he immediately felt anger towards the human race. "Cursed, cursed creator! Why did I live? Why, in that instant, did I not extinguish the spark of existence which you had so wantonly bestowed?” (ch.16) The clones would always be left wondering if they were loved for being the person they are, or the person they were made to be like. They wouldn’t know what traits were theirs, and which traits were those of their
Dolly can be compared with Frankenstein in Shelley’s novel. They both were created artificially by humans and not by nature. The methods are different in cloning is like making the exact copy and in Frankenstein is bringing back from death. The origin of life is by reproduction and by using a scientific method to create life is challenging the nature. In both scenarios humans are “playing God” and since is an experimentation the consequences and results are unknown. In both, cloning by cellular transfer(Dolly) and Frankenstein they use electricity in the process of create life. Cloning is the modern
Cloning and the creation of the monster in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein sounds promising, however, cloning is highly irresponsible to pursue. Dolly the sheep had a successful cloning but it brought many questions to the scientists. Cloning may have its benefits, but the outcome may vary. Cloning will impact the world deeply and cause a tension among the humans. Allowing to clone a human being is referred to as playing God. It is reasonable to decline the cloning of humans due to the fact it is a threat to human evolution, high failure rates and the possible life issues that may occur.
There are many good reasons to both develop cloning and incorporate it into modern medicine. Human cloning is extremely beneficial, but there are some downsides. Many of the problems are ethical in nature. Matthew Nisbet involved the public in his article. He polled the public on their opinions about human cloning and stem cell research. He found that “The public appears to have strong reservations about research that destroys embryos”
Knowledge can be extremely powerful, in either a good way or a bad way. It is stated in chapter two of “Frankenstein,” “My father was not scientific, and I was left to struggle with a child’s blindness added to a student’s thirst for knowledge.(Shelly, 21)” It does not matter how much knowledge a person has, if they do not use it right, it can take over their whole
This could be a pro as well as a con of human cloning. “With great power comes great responsibility” (Uncle Ben, “Spiderman”). This could be one of the wisest quotes of all time. The science of human cloning has the potential to be a history changing discovery. But with any powerful subject, the hands that behold the power of change need to be responsible.
Furthermore, the fact that Victor learns how to bestow animation upon life less matter by discovering the “cause of generation and life” (38)is similar to Galvani’s frogs experiment in a way that when electricity is conducted to flesh, the flesh “moves” and appear to be alive. Also, Victor works incessantly in Vaults, charnel houses, slaughter houses and dissecting rooms, combining corpses to create new creature (41). Aldini is known for his demonstrations with regard to corpses, and it is obvious that Merry Shelley has been influenced by it.
Chapter 2 of Shelley's Frankenstein, describes the relationship Victor has with fellow sister Elizabeth. And his closest friend Henry Clerval. Between Victor and Elizabeth “Harmony was the soul our companionship” (Shelley pg 38). And even though they were indifferent they got along like two peas in a pod. Henry was a son of a merchant. Who read about romances and chivalry. The connection of reading brought them together.
One of the most famous literary examples of a human playing God, is Frankenstein written by Mary Shelley. Shelley candidly believed that man was never intended to assume the role of God, and she conveyed this message quite clearly throughout her novel. Frankenstein acts as a commentary on the consequences that come when man creates life from death. The novel tells the story of it’s namesake Doctor Victor Frankenstein, who becomes fascinated by the mystery of creating life from death and is consequently all consumed by his studies. Doctor Frankenstein sets out to assemble and reanimate a corpse, and only upon completion of his creation does he truly grasp that he had not created life, but instead just twisted death. He notices the grotesque nature of death that lingers within his creation and is quick to abandon it. This abandonment and rejection shapes Frankenstein’s creature into the monster it is known for being. The message of this is clear, manufacturing life from death is extremely unethical, as these beings will inevitably be rejected by society.
Ironically, the children raised with the best parents become mediocre parents themselves. Although they have been set up to be model parents, sometimes parenting becomes difficult to understand the first time. Some people even abandon their children because they cannot deal with the major responsibilities associated with growing up. Victor Frankenstein had the perfect childhood, characterized in Chapter 2, "My parents were possessed by the very spirit of kindness and indulgence," (Shelley 23). Victor was grateful for his parents' support for him to become a great doctor one day. When Victor's mother died, it gave him the perseverance to create life from death with the research he would get at college. Shelley used his fascination with death and life to foreshadow Victor creating a monster, which he would eventually neglect to care for. Victor had thought before making his creation, "No father would
Albert Einstein once said “A little knowledge is a dangerous thing. So is a lot.” Knowledge can be good because it makes one successful. Then, it can also be very bad such as a criminal being too smart for the police, he or she can keep committing crime. Too much knowledge is dangerous because it may harm many, which means that many die or get scarred for life because of one simple guy with an excess of knowledge.
Knowledge is a power that numerous individuals desire and yearn for. Although acquiring knowledge may lead to a variety of helpful actions and inventions throughout the world, knowledge is actually a danger to society if you acquire too much of it. The danger of too much knowledge and the misuse of it could cause deaths amongst people and insanity within the person. Once knowledge takes over your mind along with the misuse of it, it could immediately lead to death.
In life knowledge is needed to survive, but when someone starts to gather a little too much knowledge, the dangers of knowledge start to present itself. Knowledge can be used for good but can become evil to oneself. The creature from frankenstein (By Mary Shelley) is an example of what happens when knowledge is present in large amounts and so is Albert Einstein.
If a random individual were asked twenty years ago if he/she believed that science could clone an animal, most would have given a weird look and responded, “Are you kidding me?” However, that once crazy idea has now become a reality, and with this reality, has come debate after debate about the ethics and morality of cloning. Yet technology has not stopped with just the cloning of animals, but now many scientists are contemplating and are trying to find successful ways to clone human individuals. This idea of human cloning has fueled debate not just in the United States, but also with countries all over the world. I believe that it is not morally and ethically right
As soon as you mention the word cloning, you are most likely to ignite a debate. This is because people are greatly divided on whether it's good or bad. A way to reach a conclusion is to look at cloning from ethical, risk, and religious perspectives. The reality is, cloning is unethical, very risky, and irreligious. The arguments I will make will hopefully convince you that cloning is not good for the future.
Many people would argue that knowledge is power, but can too much knowledge be dangerous? How much is too much? Throughout history, the human race has had struggles with “too much knowledge” or going to extreme lengths to gain such knowledge. Is the everlasting quest to know something really worth it? In today’s generation, there is constantly new inventions of technology and theories of science. But maybe knowledge is starting to ruin people’s life and it shouldn’t be sought after. Very similar in the novel Frankenstein, written by Mary Shelley, Victor Frankenstein deals with the deadly pursuit of knowledge. He is constantly intrigued into