Blog #13--Post-Modern Prometheus X-Files

In this episode of x-files a creature called "The Great Mutato" was created by Dr. Pollidori. His father saved this creation and attempted to raise the creature himself. It seemed as though the doctor discarded him because he saw him as a failure and didn't know the potential that he held. I think this connects with humans because sometimes we fail and we immediately try to get rid of this failure because we don't see it as something to use as a positive opportunity. I think the doctor was also very afraid of his creation. This also connects with the Frankenstein complex because we are sometimes afraid of our own power and knowledge. I thought it was kind of neat how the father took in "The Great Mutato" and raised him instead of being afraid. I think this shows how it is in some people's character to be confident in themselves and in their actions and make the most out of everything. In general, I actually liked this episode of X-files. I liked how it was very comical at times.