This essay on Frankenstein in pop-culture focuses on the use of the novel in political cartoons. The major conclusion is that political cartoonists take advantage of the typical view of the novel in pop-culture as a tool to appeal to the public. Cartoonists are able to use this view of the novel to more clearly and effectively communicate with the public. Since the novel has been popular for two hundred years, most everyone has at least some degree of the knowledge of the story line. The creature has the ability to attract viewers and strengthen the message being conveyed in the cartoon. I specifically chose political cartoons because more than any other form of media their purpose is to formulate and sway public opinion. Since this is the purpose, we see the use of the novel as a symbol in its most extreme form which makes it clearer to analyze.
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