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    and characters are repressed by a more dominant masculine presence. The aim of feminist criticism is to explore this repression, analyze how feminine aspects are portrayed, and expose sexism and female oppression in all types of texts. Feminist critics look to rediscover works of female writers that have been overshadowed by masculine culture. They also educate the population about the equality or

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    Shelley’s novel Frankenstein appears to be part of the gothic or horror genre, but further examination of this novel reveals many concepts and perspectives that are related to other genres of English literature. Along with possessing various conceptual ideas this novel brilliantly highlights the characteristics of men, which many authors have credited Mary Shelley’s understanding of the opposite gender as exceptional. Throughout this novel there can be identified three male characters that are used

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    An Analysis of the Theme of Alienation and Isolation in Frankenstein by Mary Shelley This literary analysis will analyze a close reading of the theme of alienation and isolation of the Monster in Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. The passage chosen from Shelley’s novel will define the self-education of the monster through the symbolism of Lucifer in John Milton’s epic poem Paradise Lost: “But Paradise Lost excited different and far deeper emotions…but I am solitary and detested” (Shelley para.7).

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    In the gothic novel, Frankenstein, written in 1818, author Mary Shelley tells a blood chilling story of Victor Frankenstein and his monstrous creation. Many of the main concepts in the Romantic literary movement are prevalent throughout the novel. Some of these concepts include nature as beauty and truth, strong personal motivation, and gothicism which inhibits intense emotion and complex psychology. Victor’s  monstrous creation can be categorized as a romantic hero because of his continuous rejection

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    Critical analysis The novel Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley, was a piece written in 1817 during a time when women weren’t considered to be adequate authors. Shelley’s work is both intriguing as it is thought provoking. She brings to light the true nature of society and life altogether when tested. She factors in how the outside world can influence our choices in writing. George Levine from “The Ambiguous Heritage of Frankenstein” and Benjamin Truitt from “Frankenstein Critical Analysis and Literary

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    Frankenweenie is a rendition of the 1818 novel Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. The original story of Frankenstein focuses on Victor Frankenstein, a scientist who creates a sapient, grotesque creature by utilizing the power of electricity; the story also highlights the repercussions that follow his unorthodox scientific experiment. In Frankenweenie, Burton incorporates the main components of Shelley’s novel in the plot. Burton’s interpretation of Frankenstein drastically simplifies the relationship between

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    strong theme throughout science fiction and portrays different effects in various works. One of the first characters to accomplish this is Victor Frankenstein in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Another character of science fiction recognized to do this is Dr. Tyrell from Blade Runner. These men played God and created a new form of life, but for different reasons and different results. Victor Frankenstein played the role of God in hopes of getting rid of death and disease so no one else would know the suffering

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    Brimming with depictions of desolate land and the stunning beauty of the mighty Alps, the setting in Frankenstein by Mary Shelley irrefutably plays a significant role in the novel. Through analyzing the function of the country, one can better understand the characters and the themes Shelley presents to her audience. Contrary to popular belief, the country, in this work, does not merely represent a place of peace and contentment. Instead, vivid descriptions of nature, which are only found in the country

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    novel Frankenstein, Mary Shelley consistently used other characters to show who Victor Frankenstein was as a person. She used his mother, best friend, future lover, creation, and Robert Walton to demonstrate how he reacted to certain situations and how he needed other people around him to show his true character. Although Shelley wrote in multiple foils for Frankenstein, Walton and the monster both consistently had Victor show who he truly was. In a way, Walton is the best foil for Frankenstein because

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    Harold Bloom, sharing his viewpoint on Mary Shelley’s novel, Frankenstein, stated that “The monster is at once more intellectual and more emotional than his maker; indeed, he excels Frankenstein…The greatest paradox and most astonishing achievement of the novel is that the monster is more human than his creator.” Bloom’s comment implies that one of the characters is superior to the other, yet, based on comparison, both Frankenstein and the monster equally lack in intelligence and emotion and in

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