Frankenstein's regret and the scientific revolution

Many critics read 'Frankenstein' as a criticism of the Scientific Revolution. The Scientific Revolution ushered in a new era, where assumptions about the natural world were questioned. Some saw the progress of science as limitless and, in some cases, immoral and unethical. The novel's alternative title is 'The Modern Prometheus' suggesting that, like Prometheus, Frankenstein stole from God. 'Frankenstein' could be a warning about what happens when science is not paired with individual moral conscience.