To begin a class discussion on March 2nd, a thought-provoking question was asked: where are the women in "Frankenstein"? Perhaps this question would not be nearly as interesting had it not been followed with a small insight into the biography of Mary Shelley. As a student, it was brought to my attention that the author was left motherless as a result of her birth, and more fascinating to me, her mot her was a well-known feminist. With that being said, the initial question now held much more meaning; and although I am tempted to discuss the psychology of Shelley in writing "Frankenstein", now knowing some background, perhaps it is more fitting to simply discuss the creating of Safie. While all of the women in "Frankenstein" seem to be these soft, subdued characters that are not representative of what, perhaps, a strong feminist's daughter should create, they are necessary to illuminate Safie's strength and power.
In chapter one the initial mention of a woman right away sets up a......
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