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How Mary Shelley's Life is Reflected in "Frankenstein"

A 5 page paper which examines how Mary Shelley's life is reflected in her classic Gothic novel, "Frankenstein," such as the death of her mother, the death of her son and the loneliness of her life as depicted in the characters of Victor Frankenstein, the monster, and the primary narrator, Robert Walton. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

Satan & Frankenstein’s Monster

A 4 page essay that discusses the similarities between Satan in Milton’s “Paradise Lost” and the character of Frankenstein’s Monster in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Both characters were expelled from the place where they were created by their creators. Both were are considered hideous in form. Both are evil. However, there are also differences between the two characters that relate to the very different intentions of each author. No additional sources cited.

Character Analysis of Robert Walton in Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein”

A 5 page paper which examines the character’s functions in the novel. No additional sources are used.

Feminist Overtones in Mary Shelly’s “Frankenstein”: The Symbolism in the Role of “Victor”

A 5 page discussion of Mary Shelly’s classic science fiction. The author contends that the underlying theme of subjugation could be interpreted to apply to the societal situation which the feminist movement as a whole has revolted against. The primary perpetrator of this situation in Mary Shelly’s "Frankenstein" is identified as Dr. Victor Frankenstein, Frankenstein’s fictional creator. No additional sources are listed.

Critical Literary Analysis of Mary Shelley's Novel, "Frankenstein"

An 8 page paper which provides a critical literary analysis of Mary Shelley's 1818 novel, "Frankenstein," including plot, characters, conflict, setting and language. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein' / Life & Times

This 6 page research paper examines how Mary Shelley's own life, times and geographical locale illuminate her literary masterpiece, Frankenstein. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

Comparison of Christopher Marlowe’s 'Doctor Faustus' & Mary Shelley’s 'Frankenstein'

A 6 page paper which compares Christopher Marlowe’s 'Doctor Faustus' with Mary Shelley’s 'Frankenstein.' Bibliography lists 2 sources.

Frankenstein: The Creature and Literature

A 3 page paper which examines the significance of the novels that the Creature reads in Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein.” No additional sources cited.

Frankenstein: The Symbolism of the Monster

A 5 page paper which examines what the monster in Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein” symbolizes. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

Analysis of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein

A 3 page paper which examines various elements in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

Frankenstein: The Modern Prometheus

A 3 page paper which examines the significance of Mary Shelley’s subtitle to Frankenstein; “The Modern Prometheus.” No additional sources cited.

Frankenstein and Vengeance

A 3 page paper which examines the monster in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein as it involves the theme of vengeance. No additional sources cited.

Feminist Reaction to Frankenstein by Shelley

A 3 page paper which offers a feminist reaction to the novel Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. No sources cited.

The Morality of Frankenstein

This 3 page paper discusses some of the moral and ethical issues raised by Mary Shelley’s classic novel “Frankenstein.” Bibliography lists 1 source.

The Theme of Dangerous Knowledge in “Frankenstein”

This 5 page paper analyzes the theme of dangerous or forbidden knowledge in Mary Shelley’s classic “Frankenstein.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.