Henry Frankenstein

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Henry Frankenstein is the obsessed scientist in the 1931 film "Frankenstein" who creates a living creature from assembled body parts, embodying themes of hubris and the dangers of unchecked experimentation.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf fictional character
mad scientist archetype
scientist
appearsIn Frankenstein (1931 film)
linked to: Frankenstein (1931)
assistant Fritz
associatedWithMotive desire to conquer death
pursuit of scientific glory
basedOn Victor Frankenstein
basedOnAuthor Mary Shelley
basedOnWork Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus
catchphrase "It's alive!"
characterArc from obsessive experimenter to remorseful creator
characterTrait ambitious
morally conflicted
obsessive
conflictWith his mentor Dr. Waldman
social and religious norms
countryOfOrigin United States
creates Frankenstein's monster
linked to: the Creature
fieldOfStudy anatomy
reanimation of dead tissue
filmDirector James Whale
filmStudio Universal Pictures
franchise Universal Classic Monsters
genreOfWork horror film
influencedBy academic training in science
laboratoryLocation secluded watchtower
languageOfWork English
medium film
name Henry Frankenstein
narrativeRole protagonist
tragic hero
notableFor conducting unethical experiments on human remains
creating a living creature from dead body parts
defying natural laws of life and death
notableScene "It's alive!" creation sequence
occupation experimental physician
scientist
portrayedBy Colin Clive
setting fictional European village
spouse Elizabeth
themeEmbodies dangers of unchecked scientific experimentation
hubris
moral responsibility of the scientist
playing God
timePeriod early 20th century (film setting)

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Frankenstein (1931 film) character Henry Frankenstein
subject linked to: Frankenstein (1931)
Colin Clive notableRole Dr. Henry Frankenstein
linked to: Henry Frankenstein
Colin Clive portrayed Dr. Henry Frankenstein
linked to: Henry Frankenstein
Fritz (Frankenstein 1931) employer Henry Frankenstein
Fritz (Frankenstein 1931) worksFor Dr. Henry Frankenstein
linked to: Henry Frankenstein
Fritz (Frankenstein 1931) loyalty Henry Frankenstein
Bride of Frankenstein character Henry Frankenstein
Frankenstein (1931 film) character Henry Frankenstein
subject linked to: Frankenstein
Henry Frankenstein name Henry Frankenstein
The Monster (Frankenstein, 1931) createdBy Dr. Henry Frankenstein (in the 1931 film)
subject linked to: The Monster
linked to: Henry Frankenstein
Dr. Waldman foilTo Henry Frankenstein
Fritz helpsCharacter Henry Frankenstein
Elizabeth fianceeOf Henry Frankenstein
Elizabeth associatedWithCharacter Henry Frankenstein
Elizabeth engagedTo Henry Frankenstein