I've just finished the 1818 version of Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein," and am in the process of writing an essay. However, I've run short of ideas to meet the page minimum.
My topic is concerning her mother, Mary Wollstonecraft, and how she and her book "A Vindication of the Rights of Woman" have affected the theme of paternal negligence and where the opinions originated from.
I've already cited some examples of the characters and their experiences with their fathers, and have written about Wollstonecraft's abusive father, but I need more material to work with that will take up about a page (double spaced).
2006-12-07 18:43:56 · 8 answers · asked by tigerlilyx 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Sorry if I wasn't being specific enough. I need a specific topic that would be relevant to the other paragraphs.
2006-12-07 18:47:30 · update #1
Try including information about how Godwin treated Mary Shelley. Also, if you can get your hands on the Bedford/St. Martin's 2nd edition of Frankenstein, there is a wealth of contextual documents and critical essays that you can draw from. Failing that, try searching the MLA international bibliography for more sources. Your university, if it's worth its salt, should provide you with access to that database.
2006-12-07 18:48:55 · answer #1 · answered by clefmeister 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about something about reader response theories? It's only been recently that Frankenstein was recognised as a feminist novel.
Or you could talk about other feminisms, but you would need more than a page for that..
Good luck!
Ps, try reading this editon of Frankenstein as it has some really interesting essays in it that compliment many critical readings of the book:
Mary Shelley, Frankenstein, ed. Johanna M. Smith (Boston & New York, Bedford Books of St. Martins press)
2006-12-08 09:07:46 · answer #2 · answered by nat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure you might have noticed, but the creature had expectations to be cared for in the world like any other child. He wanted Victor to care for him, but he couldn't take the responsibility. I can't remember the name of Victor's dad,but he was a great father, probably could show paternal care. The man on the ship (I'm bad with names, sorry) took up parental care of Victor, then neglected him when he was persuaded by the monster. That probably didn't help much, but it's been a while since I read that book. Good luck!
2006-12-08 03:51:12 · answer #3 · answered by Loves Papillons 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be more accurate you should consider that Frankenstein had nothing to do with actual father son relations.
Frankenstein is about Robespierre and the French Revolution.
He created a political monster that killed everyone involved in it's making, except painter Jaques Louis David who would later paint for Napoleon but did vote to execute Louis XVI.
She came up with the idea for Frankenstein while staying at a friend's chateau.
Her mother and her mother's friends have many connections to the revolution...
Check it out!
2006-12-08 02:48:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
How about the difference between today's views vs. victorian ideas.
2006-12-08 02:46:38 · answer #5 · answered by luvguns2002 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wasn't her Mary Shelley's brother a crossdresser as a result of this family situation?
2006-12-08 02:48:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Throw some stuff in there about Percy and you will fill it out.
2006-12-08 02:47:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
google both women.... you should find plenty to fill up your page
2006-12-08 02:45:29 · answer #8 · answered by Ms. Switch 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋