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Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein Introduction

Author: Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley 18-19 years old when began writing novel; 20-21 when published Mother: women’s rights activist; died from complications of Mary’s birth Father: Political activist; detached but loving father Parents married 5 months before her birth, even though disagreed with institution of marriage.

Married Life Eventually married Percy Shelley, the most famous Romantic poet. Premature birth/death of their first child when she was 17. Not married but pregnant with 2nd child at the time of writing novel When she was 25, her husband drowned in a boating accident.

Novel Shelleys take a summer trip to Switzerland Group of friends telling ghost stories prompted writing of the novel Becomes a bloodcurdling thriller that deals with scientific/humanitarian interests.

Style Creates an appearance of reality 1st person narrative: told from the perspective of characters Uses concrete detail and personal observation Book originally began at Chapter 5

Frame Tale A story within a story: 2. Frankenstein’s story 1. Walton’s Letters 2. Frankenstein’s story 3. Creature’s story

Gothic Elements Romantic themes: emphasis on nature, strong emotional content Juxtaposition of beauty and grotesque Characters trying to play God but only succeed in creating horror. Psychological suspense Abnormal psychology: character fascinated with death and morbidity

Gothic Novel Horror: ghosts, trap doors, castles, etc. Brooding unknown terror Nature: primitive, harsh, wild settings for stories Authors: Edgar Allen Poe, Bronte sisters

Themes: Children left as orphans Obsession/Passion Rime of the Ancient Mariner Social Injustice Alienation/Solitude Dangers of Knowledge Responsibility of Parent to Child Science: Gene Manipulation Bioethics Fetal tissue transplants Cloning Life medically prolonged