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While Frankenstein is widely categorized as work of horror (both the film and the novel), some critics agree that the story contains elements of the Science Fiction genre.

What do you think Frankenstein says about the pursuit of science and knowledge? What does the film have to say about scientists? Please cite specific examples from both the websites and the text. To (re)familiarize yourself with the 1931 film, there are several clips on the internet that can be either streamed or download.

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Frankstein is briefly assessed in terms of evidence of the science fiction genre.

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As you assess why some critics agree that the story contains elements of the Science Fiction genre, I also concur with them. Since Frankenstein, to me, serves as a cautionary tale about humans' control or manipulation over science and ...

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