The novel Frankenstein emerged from an informalstorytelling contest among Mary Shelley and her husband and friends. Originally, their purpose was simply to invent frightening tales to entertain themselves. However, Shelley's novel explores deeper themesthe dangers of unchecked curiosity, the responsibility of creating and caring for another creature, and what it means to be isolated from humanity. Shelley wrote Frankenstein nearly 200 years ago. Since then, the story of Frankenstein and his monster has been reimagined many times, in movies, television shows, and plays. 

Both of the main charactersthe scientist and his creationare frequently alluded to in pop songs and comic books. Some portrayals emphasize the horrific aspects of the story, while others take a more humorous tone. Identify an example from the media that presents elementsof the Frankenstein story. (For instance, you might choose amovie, book, or song that features Shelley's characters.) If possible, provide a link to your example. Briefly discuss your example and address the following questions: 

(1)What form of media is used (television commercial, Web site, etc.)? 

(2) How is the Frankenstein story presented? What aspects are emphasized or downplayed? (For example, many versions present the tale as a horror story and do not portray the monster sympathetically). 

(3) How doesthe tone of your example differ from the tone of Shelley's novel? Consider all of the elements that contribute to tonenot only language, but also images, graphics, video, and audio elements.