Loveridge, Mark. "Loveridge, "Another Monster in Frankenstein?"" Loveridge, "Another Monster in Frankenstein?" N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Dec.
2015.
The article discusses how men are monsters, until they can be saved from themselves. Frankenstein's words mirror those of another monster, who introduces himself to his audience in lines which contain this description of his own birth:
"Deform'd, unfinish'd, sent before my time
Into this breathing world scarce half made up --
And that so lamely and unfashionable
That dogs bark at me as I halt by them: "
2015.
The article discusses how men are monsters, until they can be saved from themselves. Frankenstein's words mirror those of another monster, who introduces himself to his audience in lines which contain this description of his own birth:
"Deform'd, unfinish'd, sent before my time
Into this breathing world scarce half made up --
And that so lamely and unfashionable
That dogs bark at me as I halt by them: "
Oates, Joyce Carol. "Frankenstein's Fallen Angel." Knarf English. UPenn, n.d. Web. 10 Dec. 2015.
Joyce Oates analyzes the fault of the creatures evil actions in her article “Frankenstein’s Fallen Angel.” She draws comparisons from Frankenstein to both Adam and Satan in Milton’s Paradise Lost. She places the blame on Victor, stating that Victor showed cowardice when he ran from his creation instead of giving him the things he needed. If Victor would have stayed with the monster and given him love, he would not have become such an evil creation. She states the creature requires love so as not to act as a monster however can not receive love because he is a monster. She uses this viewpoint to place all of the blame on the actions of the creature onto Victor Frankenstein due to his cowardice and stupidity.
Joyce Oates analyzes the fault of the creatures evil actions in her article “Frankenstein’s Fallen Angel.” She draws comparisons from Frankenstein to both Adam and Satan in Milton’s Paradise Lost. She places the blame on Victor, stating that Victor showed cowardice when he ran from his creation instead of giving him the things he needed. If Victor would have stayed with the monster and given him love, he would not have become such an evil creation. She states the creature requires love so as not to act as a monster however can not receive love because he is a monster. She uses this viewpoint to place all of the blame on the actions of the creature onto Victor Frankenstein due to his cowardice and stupidity.
Mellor, Anne. “Making a Monster.” Knarf English. UPenn, n.d. Web. 11 Dec. 2015.
“Making a Monster” analyzes Frankenstein from a feminist, biological, psychological, textual, historical and philosophical point of view. Feministically, this novel reflects on what happens when a man tries to have a baby without a woman: it leads to destruction and unhappiness. Shelley was pregnant when she began writing frankenstein, which led to her interest and curiosity about the biological formation of life inside of her. She also infuses egalitarian gender-roles, where the father and mother are equally devoted to their children and both children receive an education. Mary Shelley’s personal experiences and family upbringing influenced her creation of Frankenstein and his role within society and his broken relationship with his creator, Victor.
“Making a Monster” analyzes Frankenstein from a feminist, biological, psychological, textual, historical and philosophical point of view. Feministically, this novel reflects on what happens when a man tries to have a baby without a woman: it leads to destruction and unhappiness. Shelley was pregnant when she began writing frankenstein, which led to her interest and curiosity about the biological formation of life inside of her. She also infuses egalitarian gender-roles, where the father and mother are equally devoted to their children and both children receive an education. Mary Shelley’s personal experiences and family upbringing influenced her creation of Frankenstein and his role within society and his broken relationship with his creator, Victor.
Hodges, Devon. "Devon Hodges, "Feminine Subversion of the Novel"" Devon Hodges, "Feminine
Subversion of the Novel" N.p., 1983. Web. 11 Dec. 2015.
Devon Hodges discusses the reasons behind Mary Shelley writing the novel Frankenstein in her article, “Frankenstein and the Feminine Subversion of the Novel.” Mary Shelley played an important part in the feminist movement, and wrote this book in hopes of showing the power that women had as mothers. She wanted to tear down the ideas that men were always head of the households. In order to articulate this ideas, she wrote the novel behind the ideas that men would fail if they were ever put to be in charge. Victor could not successfully raise the creature that he created, he quickly gave up. This article led to a deeper understanding behind the reasons that this was written the way that it was, and why there is no mother figure for the monster. Mary Shelley purposefully wrote Frankenstein to depict the importance of a woman as head of the household.
Subversion of the Novel" N.p., 1983. Web. 11 Dec. 2015.
Devon Hodges discusses the reasons behind Mary Shelley writing the novel Frankenstein in her article, “Frankenstein and the Feminine Subversion of the Novel.” Mary Shelley played an important part in the feminist movement, and wrote this book in hopes of showing the power that women had as mothers. She wanted to tear down the ideas that men were always head of the households. In order to articulate this ideas, she wrote the novel behind the ideas that men would fail if they were ever put to be in charge. Victor could not successfully raise the creature that he created, he quickly gave up. This article led to a deeper understanding behind the reasons that this was written the way that it was, and why there is no mother figure for the monster. Mary Shelley purposefully wrote Frankenstein to depict the importance of a woman as head of the household.
"Twitchell, "Frankenstein and the Anatomy of Horror"" Twitchell, "Frankenstein and the
Anatomy of Horror" N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Dec. 2015.
James B Twitchell, in his article Frankenstein and the Anatomy of Horror, talks about the wonders of why horror both attracts and repulsed audiences. He says that horror arts prevail in times of radial shift when people need a focus point for their "anxieties." He states that "horror art is no more sophisticated than the fact that we tend to be more interested in pornography during times of sexual repression." This relates to Frankenstein as it is a huge horror book and he relates to other horror films as he receives some sympathy.
Anatomy of Horror" N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Dec. 2015.
James B Twitchell, in his article Frankenstein and the Anatomy of Horror, talks about the wonders of why horror both attracts and repulsed audiences. He says that horror arts prevail in times of radial shift when people need a focus point for their "anxieties." He states that "horror art is no more sophisticated than the fact that we tend to be more interested in pornography during times of sexual repression." This relates to Frankenstein as it is a huge horror book and he relates to other horror films as he receives some sympathy.