How does Frankenstein the book and the film reflect upon the role of morality and science?
Frankenstein the book and the film show how powerful science can be to the extent that it will trample over your morality. Although people aim to develop and make the world easier through science, sometimes, it also brings evil and destruction in the world, on purpose or not. Through watching Frankenstein, we learn that we should be responsible on the choices we make and face their consequences.
In the story, Victor Frankenstein, through his intelligence and brilliance in science, put a life to a dead creature. The creature turned out to be ugly and was not accepted in society resulted to it hiding and living alone in pain. Victor did not take care of his creation while he should be responsible for it. In the end the Frankenstein's monster became ferocious and plotted vengeance against the world.
The difference between the movie adaptation and in the book is that the monster was able to carry a decent conversation. Why was the monster made dumb? Did it work?
Since the monster was actually dead and was put to life by Frankenstein, maybe it was made dumb and wasn't able to carry a decent conversation like a new born child. It also adds more suspense as you won't know what the monster is thinking or planning to do next. In the latter part of the movie, the monster slowly learns how to talk, and it shows how Frankenstein's creation can learn and develop through time.
