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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.

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 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.

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.

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.

A Feminist Perspective on “Frankenstein”

This 7 page paper discusses some of the feminist thinking about Mary Shelley’s classic novel “Frankenstein.” Bibliography lists 5 sources.

Frankenstein

A 6 page paper which analyzes Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Bibliography lists 5 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.

CLERVAL, FRANKENSTEIN AND FRIENDSHIP

This paper discusses the significane of the friendship between Henry Clerval and Victor Frankenstein in Mary Shelley's novel, Frankenstein. The essay examines what, symbolically and physically, the friendship represents to Frankenstein. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

Victorian Reading Habits: The Thrill of Transgression

This 6 page paper examines “Manfred” by Lord Byron and “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley and argues that they are both examples of Gothic literature; that Frankenstein is self-deceiving while Manfred is overly self-aware; and that both protagonists transgress boundaries: Frankenstein cross the line between life and death, and Manfred breaks the taboo against incest. Bibliography lists 3 sources.