dangerous knowledge and frankestein
... Victor Frankenstein and his vain attempt to gain knowledge about the secret of giving life. ... The life of Victor Frankenstein appears rather normal at first, but as he ages, it becomes more and more obvious that he had a passion for knowledge. ... The creature, in an innocent effort to gain knowledge about the world around him, runs amok. ... This ruthless pursuit of knowledge proves fatal, as Victors creation eventually results in the destruction of everyone dear to him.