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Frankenstein is a rather interesting story. I feel that you get out of the story what you put into it. The story explores relatable concepts like introspection through one's creations as well as the moral issues revolving around one's creations. Replacing "the monster" with most technological advancements or inventions creates a similar preponderance. One must often ask the question is invention and creation moral? Does the creator more often than not resent their creations? How often is a creation used for its intended purpose? Take for example the creator of the atomic bomb, and the creator of WD40. One was used to lubricate later missiles and one was used to create genocide so spectacular that a single nuclear weapon has not been used since. I feel that this story is about the fear of creation, how necessary it is to be prudent when developing new things. This speaks to human nature as a whole; our species often wanders towards self-destruction. This ingrai...

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