tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343794288200969109.post7007778713658189816..comments2023-10-31T04:31:11.661-07:00Comments on Virgo Gumbo: The Genius of Frankenstein (and why it's relevant Today)Evan B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06823332873271854715noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343794288200969109.post-30672948431572242882011-06-24T19:17:53.932-07:002011-06-24T19:17:53.932-07:00I read Frankenstein for the first time junior or s...I read Frankenstein for the first time junior or senior year of college and that's when I learned Frankenstein was the creator. The phrase "history repeats itself" is so true, on the micro and macro levels. What Shelley saw in society continues today, as you said.<br /><br />And even in an individual level, I see the same circumstances manifesting in different ways in MY life. The issues may be different, but sometimes it seems like it's the same underlying puzzle that I'm always trying to solve- whether it's dealing with a career path, a relationship, family, whatever. And the crazy thing is, the answer is always within myself if I've overcome the same hurdle in the past!<br /><br />I digressed a bit.<br /><br />I love your questions about mainstream culture. We build people up only to tear them down. Fans created a monster out of worshipping a celebrity like LeBron. At the end of the day, LB cares about himself and doesn't really owe anyone anything. If he feels he personally has better options for himself, why would he stay stagnant? Where is the line between self-confidence and megalomamia? If a person doesn't believe in themselves, who will? Oprah does great but is villified for being a "diva." I don't like Lindsay Lohan but I guess I don't blame her for using her celebrity and money and white privilege to keep herself out of jail- I probably would even though it's unfair. But these monsters are created.<br /><br />Technology. Fukushima reactors in Japan destroying our planet. We make these amazing things, and our lust for power ultimately kills us. How many people are Internet-addicted? I sure am and it's kind of gross.<br /><br />Art is important- it can be a great way to draw parallels to real life, and shows that everything is the same, just in different time periods and formats. Great observations. I'mma see if Frankenstein is part of my almost thousand-book collection on my Kindle and perhaps revisit it this summer.Charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01375133648467125554noreply@blogger.com