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Unveiling Mary Shelley's Frankenstein: A Tale of Creation and Consequences

Dive into the gripping tale of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, exploring themes of responsibility, ethics, and compassion as Victor Frankenstein's creation spirals into tragedy. Discover the background and legacy of Mary Shelley, a literary pioneer shaped by radical intellectuals. Uncover the haunting Arctic setting as the narrative unfolds through a unique frame structure. Engage with the profound questions raised about the limits of human ambition and the consequences of neglecting empathy.

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Unveiling Mary Shelley's Frankenstein: A Tale of Creation and Consequences

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  1. Frankenstein By Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

  2. Mary Shelley’s Background • Daughter of two intellectual radicals: • Mary Wollstonecraft: early women’s rights activist died ten days after Mary’s birth • William Godwin: political philosopher and novelist-influenced by romanticism

  3. Background (continued) • Mary ran away with Percy Shelley when she was 16 • Percy was married at the time and left his wife. He and Mary married when she was 18 after the death of his legal wife • Percy Shelley was well-known literary figure in England

  4. The Publishing of Frankenstein • Mary Shelley did not attach her name to the novel-many assumed her husband wrote it. • The story was inspired by a trip to the Swiss Alps when she, Percy, and Byron challenged each other to tell ghost stories. • It was published when she was 19.

  5. Setting • Switzerland • Germany • The Arctic

  6. Frame Story -the style in which the novel is told Robert Walter’s Letters Victor Frankenstein’s Story The Creature/Monster’s Story

  7. Frame Story of Frankenstein • The first part you read is: the letters. This is actually the end of the story, but you read it first. • The second part you read is Victor Frankenstein’s story. It’s the beginning of the story, but you read it second. • The third part you read is the monster’s tale. It’s the middle of the story but you read it last.

  8. Essential Questions • What consequences do we face if we do not take responsibility for our actions? • Is it right for man to play God? • How does lack of compassion and understand lead to prejudice and stereotyping?

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