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Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and the Role of Man
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This 5 page paper looks at man's role in the universe as exemplified by Shelley's infamous book. Other themes are mentioned. No additional sources cited.
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Mary Shelley's, "Frankenstein":
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This 3 page paper examines the differences between the demon in Mary Shelley's, "Frankenstein", versus the way that this monster is portrayed in other versions of the story. This paper highlights the understanding that the major difference is based upon the motivation of the "monster". In the Shelley version, he is motivated by his despair that occurs when he realizes that he cannot be loved by others. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein: The Modern Prometheus” from a Feminist Point of View
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A 9 page paper which examines this science fiction masterpiece from a feminist perspective, specifically considering how the tragedies in Mary Shelley’s life influenced her writing style, and includes other feminists’ points of view of life as a woman during this period. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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MARY SHELLEY’S MESSAGES ABOUT SEX, REPRODUCTION AND THE CITY(a psychologial analysis)
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This 7 page paper discusses the elements apparent in the work of Mary Shelley's novel, Frankenstein. The themes of motherhood, miscarriages, sex, gender, is discussed from a psychological context based on events in Shelley's life. Examples given from the text, and cited.Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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MARY SHELLEY’S MONSTER
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This 6 page paper gives a short synopsis of the book, then analyzes Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley, for symbolism and theme. Emphasis is placed on the novel's themes and symbols paralleling Shelley's own life. Also included are excerpts from David Colling's essay about Shelley and the feminine maternal parallels. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Mary Shelley’s Original “Frankenstein” and the Social Construction of Gender:
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This 5 page report discusses Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley’s (1797-1851) “Frankenstein” and the ways in which serves as a metaphor for the social realities regarding gender in the early 19th century. The premise is that women are rejected in their efforts to be whole as surely as the monster was. In fact, the circumstances of the early 19th century would appear to people of the early 21st century to have been more disturbing than what was faced by Dr. Victor Frankenstein’s hapless creature. Bibliography lists only the primary source.
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Mary Shelley/Frankenstein and Society
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A 5 page essay on Shelley classic nineteenth-century Gothic thriller as social criticism. The writer argues that Shelley's novel, while offering a gripping horror story, also offers the discerning reader a commentary on society and the tendency for society to ignore the social and ethical ramifications of the implementation of technology. No additional sources cited.
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Mary Shelley/The Monster as Misunderstood
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A 5 page essay that analyzes the way that Frankenstein's 'monster' becomes acculturated and what this indicates about the his personality and complexity. No additional sources cited.
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Mary Shelley/Victor Frankenstein
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A 5 page essay that explores and analyzes the role of Victor Frankenstein in Mary Shelley's famous novel. The writer argues that Shelley's narrative demonstrates how Victor chose to step out side the boundaries of the social system, and then to ignore his own socialization as a child in dealing with the "infant" that he created. It is therefore Victor who became monstrous through his anti-social behavior. No additional sources cited.
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Mary Shelley: “Transformation”
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This 4 page paper discusses the role of pride in Mary Shelley’s short story “Transformation.” Bibliography lists 1 source.
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