How does Sting's "Wrapped around your finger" relate to the novel Frankenstein. My English teacher said it was about knowledge humans should not know; science. I dissent from his interpretation.
2007-02-02 20:47:41 · 5 answers · asked by je suis tres desole 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
From the song lyrics alone, I don't get any connection to Frankenstein. It really sounds like he's seeking carnal knowledge from a married woman. (he stares at the ring on her finger - and they don't teach carnal things in college)
But maybe it has a deeper meaning that Sting intended, and he read about it in an interview from him somewhere. I'm not saying he's wrong. I'm just saying - I don't see any connection to Frankenstein straight up from the lyrics.
Okay, now I've listened to it and thought about it more. He does seem to be wanting to learn alchemy which is an early precursor to modern science - but it was more esoteric and mystic. (which means it wouldn't be taught in college and would be frowned upon by mainstream society) It sounds like a song with a double entendre.
2007-02-02 21:08:06 · answer #1 · answered by Globetrotter 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good for you! I always thought it was about some young guy having an affair with a married woman. The knowledge he seeks is carnal. She's got him under her spell, but in the end she is under his.
2007-02-02 20:54:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sting sucks!
2007-02-02 20:53:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Seek the knowledge of god and you will get burned...
Obsession and domination leads to submission...
Do not let your ego control your goals…
2007-02-02 21:23:57 · answer #4 · answered by Ralph 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I don't think it does.
2007-02-03 16:58:28 · answer #5 · answered by lavendergirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋