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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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one is familiar with the mythological story involving Prometheus, then it will come as no surprise that some, David Colling in particular, are convinced that Shelleys monster actually is a
deeply psychological novel, whose creation and existence mirrors and parallels Shelleys own life. According to the legend, Prometheus was punished by Zeus because he took pity on mankind, stole
fire and gave it to man. As a punishment Zeus chained him to the top of the mountain where every day a giant Eagle would come to eat his liver.
Shelleys Dr. Frankenstein, like Prometheus, also claims altruistic reasons for wanting to create a man. However, his claims are not entirely truthful and as the compounding series of events unfolds,
the reader is asked to confront many grave issues of the human condition, namely that of social alienation, the nature of life and accountability. During the time in
which Shelley wrote this novel, women were not credited for having made any significant contributions to society. In fact, for the most part, they were still considered property by the
male dominated society, having no rights, including inheritance from their own parents, rights in court, the right to vote, or to handle money. This would have made any independent minded
young woman chafe, to say the least, and would cause a great deal of social alienation should she ever seek to breach the social confines that had been dictated.
These feelings of alienation may very well have fed into the character and spirit of the monster. The fact that the monster lamented that he could not find any of
his own kind, could also be a parallel to Shelleys own longing for another independently forward woman. It can be said that the womens suffrage movement must have been filled
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