I really enjoyed this story; it was one of my favorites. One of the interesting things about this story is the title, and how it relates to the characters. Prometheus was a titan in Greek mythology, and he gave fire to the mortals. Having fire allowed them to stay warm during the winter and cook food to eat. In a way, it gave them life, just as Victor gave life to his monster.
Both Victor and Prometheus were punished for what they did. Zeus decided Prometheus's punishment. He was tied to a huge rock while an eagle ate his liver; the next day, his liver would grow back, and the eagle would come back. Victor's punishment was determined by his creation and his own fear.
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The tale of how mortals were given fire is one of my favorite in Greek mythology. Although I have always solely associated the term prometheus with the show Prometheus and Bob that aired when I was little.
ReplyDeleteI thought it was interesting the way Kessel blended the worlds of the Bennet's with Victor's. But I wondered what the point was of including the Bennet sister, was this story another stab at highlighting women's attempts to gain equal rights or powers like "Invisible Empire"?
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