e from “alchemy to chemistry and electricity,” (Nardo 45). Unlike Prometheus, Victor’s motives were simply selfish. He wanted power. He wanted domination not only over the scientific world, but also over nature and over God. Rather than mixing elements from scratch, Victor collected bones from the charnel-houses” (Frankenstein 39).Frankenstein’s selfish intentions showed when he saw the culmination of his work at its finished stage. He, “desired it with an ardour that far exceeded moderation; but now he was finished, the beauty of the dream vanished and breathless horror and disgust filled his heart.” Cottingham 3(Frankenstein 42). He becomes immediately dissatisfied with his efforts and turns his back on his only creation.Prometheus bestows on his products many talents. This shows his deep passion and love for what he has made. When there is nothing left for man, Prometheus goes to great lengths to see that they are taken care of. After receiving the gifts of knowledge and arts and crafts from Athena and Hephaestus,”Man as frail as he was became master of his environment.” (“Prometheus"105). He then proceeds to try and connive Zeus into believing man’s sacrifices were truly more than they really were. This shows Prometheus’s dominion over god. Zeus takes fire away from man, only to have it taken back by the chief – creator, Prometheus. His true love for man shows when his trickery comes out by, “hiding [the fire’s] bright flame behind a hallow stalk” (Prometheus 106).When Zeus looks down from Mount Olympus and sees the fire, he declares, “bind the rebel Prometheus to Mt. Caucasus,” (“Prometheus” 106). When Prometheus can no longer hide from the wraths of Zeus, the highest god implements a punishment that will torture Prometheus for an eternity. He places upon him his eagle and, “this greedy vu...
