Question

how do I explain how a monster might be used as a metaphor for science or scientific advances, and how could such a metaphor be considered social commentary about science?

Answer 1

Science almost never, ever creates monsters, metaphorical or literal. Dr. Frankenstein used science to create his monster in the fictional story. The atomic and hydrogen bombs are, in many people's opinions, monsters created by science. Chemicals used in warfare to kill or disable innocent people (or soldiers) in warfare can be said to be monstrous.