Analyzing the Evolution of the Promethean Archetype

For more than two centuries, readers have found themselves enthralled by Mary Shelley’s legendary gothic novel, Frankenstein, wherein Shelley reveals her infamous tale of science gone awry. However, most modern readers are unaware of the Greek tale of Prometheus, from which Mary Shelley drew inspiration while crafting her own novel. Within Analyzing the Evolution of the Promethean Archetype, Jeff Fields McCormack takes readers on a literary journey as he traces the core principles of the Promethean archetype as they first appear within Prometheus Bound, are subsequently repurposed within Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, and then reappear once more within Scott Cawthon’s Five Nights At Freddy’s video game series.Within this book, numerous topics are analyzed, including the uncanny valley and its strong presence within all three of these stories, the dangers of playing God as depicted in literature, and more. Ultimately, this book serves as definitive proof of the concept of narrative evolution. Furthermore, Analyzing the Evolution of the Promethean Archetype seeks to provide irrefutable evidence that, by closely analyzing the narrative elements present within, video games can be critiqued in a scholarly manner in much the same way as more traditional forms of literature.Please note: This book is not officially affiliated with Prometheus Bound, Frankenstein, or Five Nights At Freddy's. All rights to these works remain the property of their respective owners.