Frankenstein’s Intertextuality

A Brief Outline

Definition of intertextuality Examples of intertextual allusions within the

text Relation to the myth of Prometheus Relation to Milton’s Paradise Lost

‘Borrows’ ideas and themes from other media forms

Can be borrowed from text, audio files, movies, theatre etc.

Not to be associated with copyright, collusion Various movies use intertextual references Helps reader to better understand text

Definition of Intertextuality

The Myth Of Prometheus

Prometheus was a Greek titan. He stole one of Zeus’ lightning bolts and use it to give

humans the gift of fire. Prometheus was chained to a cliff and had an Eagle

eat his liver every day having it grow back at night as punishment.

This is like victor living with the regret of defying gods will and bringing a dead thing back to life.

God Victor played God Frankenstein neglected his creation

Satan Frankenstein’s monster was created benevolent The creation defied his master

Adam Victor created life against natural order The creation was in complete solitude

Milton’s Paradise Lost

Conclusion

Defined Intertextuality Linked Prometheus Myth to novel Linked Milton’s Paradise Lost to novel Referenced other links in novel

Conclusion cont.

Intertextuality borrows info from other texts Prometheus suffers torture much like that of

Victor Frankenstein Adam, Satan, god and their relation to the

novel.