2007-12-12 12:10:28 · 5 answers · asked by Anishka P 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Because he had a "God complex." He wanted to do what only the Supreme Creator can do - create life.
The ancient Greeks called this feeling "hubris" (Greek: hybris), and it has been responsible for many tragedies.
Trying to rival God is probably not a good idea.
2007-12-12 12:17:30 · answer #1 · answered by johnslat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To paraphrase one of my favorite lines in Jurassic Park, because Victor Frankenstein was so caught up with the idea of whether or not he could, he didn't stop to think if he should.
2007-12-12 20:49:49 · answer #2 · answered by Miranda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wait.
isnt frankenstein the monster.?
2007-12-12 20:17:37 · answer #3 · answered by heyme 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
He made the monster to see if he can remake human life.
2007-12-12 20:17:57 · answer #4 · answered by Thomas C 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Partly to see if he could, but mostly because he was wicked upset about his mom dying giving birth to Willie, and he wanted to see if he could have found a way to save her.
2007-12-12 21:10:12 · answer #5 · answered by Molly T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋