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Frankenstein: The 1818 Text
by Mary Shelley
dark
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I’m aiming to read more classics this year and i’m so glad to have Frankenstein on that list!
There are so many ways to dissect and reflect on this story and its themes of creation, grief, and power. The juxtaposition between the described horrors of V. Frankenstein’s creation and the beautiful landscapes of Switzerland + France do not go unnoticed. And oh! I was so excited to learn that the Creation is a literate and intelligent being, a stark difference from the 1931 film adaptation. The struggle between Creator and Creation was the most obvious analogy, but hidden within the text of casual interaction lie many more opportunities for analysis. I’m really interested in diving deeper into some feminist analysis, peering into how the female character inaction and dialogue exchanges glean on the realities + expectations of womanhood in the early 1800s.
(note: this book was published in 1818 by a white, english woman. there are some inherent bias leanings/perspectives that creep through. i did not find these to take away from the overall narrative + quality of the read.)
There are so many ways to dissect and reflect on this story and its themes of creation, grief, and power. The juxtaposition between the described horrors of V. Frankenstein’s creation and the beautiful landscapes of Switzerland + France do not go unnoticed. And oh! I was so excited to learn that the Creation is a literate and intelligent being, a stark difference from the 1931 film adaptation. The struggle between Creator and Creation was the most obvious analogy, but hidden within the text of casual interaction lie many more opportunities for analysis. I’m really interested in diving deeper into some feminist analysis, peering into how the female character inaction and dialogue exchanges glean on the realities + expectations of womanhood in the early 1800s.
(note: this book was published in 1818 by a white, english woman. there are some inherent bias leanings/perspectives that creep through. i did not find these to take away from the overall narrative + quality of the read.)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Minor: Islamophobia