Exploring the Motivations Behind Societal Destruction in Major Gothic Novels: A Comparative Analysis of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Dracula, and Frankenstein
Mojdeh Mirzaee, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Iran.
MSI Journal of Arts, Law and Justice (MSIJALJ) | DOI https://zenodo.org/records/20047339 | Page 01 to 09
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This article investigates the motivations behind societal destruction as illustrated in three major Gothic novels: *Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde* by Robert Louis Stevenson, *Dracula* by Bram Stoker, and *Frankenstein* by Mary Shelley. Applying a comparative analysis, the paper studies how each narrative mirrors the concerns of its era, representing deep-seated fears related to identity, morality, and the consequences of unchecked ambition. In *Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde*, the duality of human nature is used as a metaphor for societal decay, while *Dracula* exhibits Victorian fears of invasion and the ‘Other.’ On the other hand, *Frankenstein* criticizes the ethical implications of scientific progress and its potential to destroy social order. By analyzing these texts, this article highlights common themes of alienation, ethical neglect, and existential dread, finally contending that these Gothic narratives not only reflect historical concerns but also resonate with contemporary issues regarding technological progress and moral responsibility.
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Weaponized AI: The Rise of Robots and Drones in Modern Terrorism
Dr. S. Rajalakshmi, Associate Professor & Head, Department of Criminal Law and Criminal Justice Administration, The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University.
MSI Journal of Arts, Law and Justice (MSIJALJ) | DOI https://zenodo.org/records/19982135 | Page 01 to 22
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We are witnessing profound changes in warfare in the current era, particularly with the adoption of robots and drones. As instruments of conflict, they transform the social space where interlocutors interact with each other. The power imbalance between states and non-state actors has significantly diminished due to the fact that terrorists have rapidly integrated drone systems and robots into their operations. This has been made possible through the commercialization of warfare and the liberalization of weapons technology. Terrorist groups have adopted these techniques, leading to threats in several Middle Eastern and African countries. The use of drones has transformed counterterrorism strategies and tactics worldwide, raising serious ethical and legal concerns. Efforts have been made at the international level to regulate the transfer of drone technology, and countries are working to radically change their response strategies against terrorism. Their current objective is to develop defensive and preventive measures to combat terrorism.
Keywords: Drones, Post-Human Wars, Drone Warfare, Anti-Drone Measures, Ethical Concerns.
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