Frankenstein vs
Frankenstein vs. Dr. Jekyll
In a world where a drug, a chemical or a piece of a technology has become the primary refuge for those who seek to rid their lives of imperfection, two scientists sought out to broaden their minds and penetrate the very limits of sanity, life and death. Dr. Victor Frankenstein, a passionate and thoughtful master of the natural sciences, curious at the subject of death and question the concepts of heaven and earth, decides to go to the extreme using the very knowledge he has acquired. On the other hand, Dr. Jekyll, creator of "Mr. Hyde," is fascinated with the theory that man has a "good" side and a "bad" side. He realized that his professional career and reputation could be ruined. With a "wild" history, Dr. Jekyll seeks out to find a solution for his shame and guilt of his sins by compounding a potion that could separate the two components, good and evil. Both men with good intentions for the bettering of society did not realize the different rules they were now playing. Neither could predict the horror that was unleashed by their truly limited knowledge and education.
People usually don't set out with a far-fetched and bizarre task of creating "life" out of "death" nor ripping and containing the two side of the double-sided human soul. Events leading up towards the actual decision of pursuing their attempts played a crucial role. After the death of his mother, Frankenstein a long, agonizing period of time grieving over his loss. Jekyll confesses to many youthful...
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