does not dig up hidden meanings or scrutinize the text much like other forms of analysis.

Originated in the mid-1800's by the socialist, Karl Marx, Marxist criticism analyzes a text by

looking at the society and social structure of the setting. Thriving since the 1940's in western

culture, it interrogates texts based on specific issues such as race, culture, and class. Socialist

critics are said to write about the obvious societal pressures and not really analyze a specific

nature of a text, however, they open the readers eyes and allow them to recognize things that

A different and rather eccentric novel, Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley exploits several

different types of individuals with distinct class structure. The novel was written during a

period of revolution in Western Europe. The interactions between characters reflect the time

of the novel and the culture Europeans during that era. Even 200 years ago, groups had racist

ideas and views towards others. Throughout the novel the presence of the creature is an

example of prejudice and discrimination in society.

dominant group, and it is clear that he could live among them if they accepted his odd

characteristics. The dominant group in this case is clearly discriminating through fear. Why

industry first began. When first described Victor does not believe the monster to be ugly, and

later in the novel). Therefore the reader never is given an objective view of the creature. He

that Victor Frankenstein or the DeLacey's never gave him. Just as Justine said when she was

The creature was constantly second-guessing himself and needed a boost of confidence, one

Victor too, is an example of a person who acheived personal happiness because of his

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