Victor is the "Modern Prometheus" because he uses science (his "stolen fire") to animate dead matter and create life. Like the Titan, he crosses a boundary between humans and gods. Consequences and Ethics
: While Prometheus cared for his creations, Victor abandons his creature immediately, leading to tragedy. subtitle Frankenstein
: He stole fire from the gods on Mount Olympus to give it to humans. Victor is the "Modern Prometheus" because he uses
The subtitle of Mary Shelley's 1818 novel is . Mythological Context Victor abandons his creature immediately
The subtitle refers to the Greek Titan , who is known for: Creation : In some myths, he fashioned humanity out of clay.