1. The Female’s Domestic Roles in Frankenstein by 李继亚 & 黎园园

2. Author ’ s Background l Daughter of feminist Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin l Eloping with Shelley. l Female roles in Frankenstein

3. Women ’ s Domestic Role Caroline l Pillar l Loving mother Elizabeth l Subsidiary l Comforter l Tranquilizer l Pet l Mirror l Sacrifice l Tool l Messenger

4. Pillar “ But Caroline Beaufort possessed a mind of an uncommon mould and her courage rose to support her adversity. she procured plain work...to earn a pittance scarcely sufficient to support life. ” “..Her father grew worse; her time was more entirely occupied in attending him... ” (P824P2)

5. Loving Mother “ She had, at first, yield to our entreaties … she heard that her favorite was recovering … no longer debar … enter the chamber …” (P828P5)

6. Subsidiary ‘“ We all, ” said she, “ depend upon you and if you are miserable, what must be our feelings? ”’ (P889 P1L5) “ Her gentleness, and soft looks of compassion, made her a more fit companion for one blasted and miserable as I was. ” (P908 P4L4)

7. Comforter “ Her gentle voice would soothe me when transported by passion, and inspire me with human feelings when sunk in torpor. She wept with me, and for me. ” ( P908P6L1)

8. Tranquilizer ‘“ will pass swiftly … when we shall all be united, and neither hopes or fears arise to disturb our domestic calm. ”’ (P888P5)

9. Pet “ My mother say … the most beautiful child she had ever seen … gentle and affectionate disposition. ” “… determined my mother to consider Elizabeth as my future wife; a design which she never found reason to repent. ” (P824, 2nd Para. from the bottom)

10. Mirror “ I was more clam and philosophical than my companion; yet my temper was not so yielding....The world to me a secret … to her it was a vacancy …. ” (P825, para.2, L4)

11. Sacrifice “… but Elizabeth endeavored to renew the spirit of cheerfulness in our little society. ” “… of rendering her uncle and cousins happy, had devolved upon her … entirely forgetful of herself. ” (P829, para.2, L4)

12. Tool “… but now that I had finished, the beauty of the dream vanished … horror and disgust filled my heart. ” (P836, para.2, L2) “ I slept indeed, … I thought I saw Elizabeth … I embraced her … kiss on her lips …. ” (P836, para.2, L11)

13. Messenger “ Your father ’ s health is now so vigorous … My uncle … Justine …” William...he is very tall of his age ….if you are not very ill, write yourself, and make your father and all of us happy …. ” (PP839-841, Letters)