Family and Perception
Frankenstein is a tale within a tale. Three different storytellers explain their lives. The two main characters, Victor Frankenstein and his creation, take up the majority of the book explaining all the horrible tragedies that have befallen them. Throughout both of their tales, several prominent themes are evident in the text. Shelley also uses similar setting to further her story. Two questions are raised throughout the novel, “What is Shelley saying about the nuclear family?” and “Is the creature good or evil?” Through the creature, Shelley and Frankenstein confront these questions of family and perception. Understanding Mary Shelley’s life gives the reader important information on why she feels the necessity of a strong family life. Shelley’s life was not an easy one for a little girl growing up. Her mother, Mary Wollenstonecraft, died during childbirth. Shelley lacked a nurturing mother for most of her child hood. Growing up, Shelley attached herself to her very famous author-father, William Godwin. She held her father in very high esteem. Shelley enjoyed listening to her father’s discussions with other famous authors and thinkers of the time. All during her early childhood Shelley had him all to himself. Godwin
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Approximate Word count = 1065
Approximate Pages = 4 (250 words per page double spaced)
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