What happens when ambition gets a little too electrifying? In this episode of In Other Words, Andy Andrews dissects the deeper meaning behind Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Is there more to this shocking tale than just a monster? What hidden truths about creation and responsibility are stitched into this 200-year-old classic? You may think you know the story—but do you really? Watch now and discover Frankenstein as you’ve never understood it before!

Discussion Questions

1. 1)Victor Frankenstein creates life—and then runs from it in horror. Why do you think people sometimes reject the consequences of their own decisions? How might things have changed if Victor had chosen responsibility over fear?
2. 2)The monster wasn’t born evil—it became bitter and angry after being rejected and abandoned. What does this teach us about the power of kindness and acceptance, especially toward those who seem different or hard to understand?
3. 3)Victor crossed a line meant only for God, and it cost him dearly. What are some modern ways people still try to “play God”? How can we learn to balance curiosity and ambition with humility and respect for boundaries that aren’t ours to cross?