Elizabeth Lavenza Frankenstein is the adopted sister of Victor, which he considers as his cousin. She is a lively and joyful person that displays unconditional affection to her surroundings. She was raised and educated by the Frankenstein family, and after the death of Justine Moritz, she takes on the maternal tasks of the family. Furthermore,…
Henry Clerval
Henry Clerval is considered as Victor’s childhood best friend. We could even go as far as saying that he is part of the Frankenstein family. Henry is the one responsible for nursing Victor back to health in Ingolstadt after he created the Monster. Eventually, Henry goes on a trip with Victor in Europe for his…
Volume III, Part 2 of 2
On Frankenstein and Elizabeth’s wedding night, the newly married man hears his wife’s scream. Frankenstein realizes the true significance of the monster’s threat. He finds Elizabeth’s lifeless body. Furious, Frankenstein sets out on a mission to destroy his Creature. To track the monster, Frankenstein relays on Walton to travel the frozen north. Frankenstein dies, due…
Frankenstein and Paradise Lost’s Characters Infographics
Hi everyone, here’s a really interesting general analysis of Frankenstein. The infographic made by Corey Baldwin present an overview of the characters, the author, the book and the context. I recommend you to take a look at it if you want to grasp the overall idea of this novel. The original link of this infographic…
Did the Monster Even Exist?
After posting numerous blog posts and undertaking an endless amount of research for a term paper about Frankenstein, I came up with an interesting idea; did the monster even exist? I know it seems ridiculous, the whole novel is based around Victor’s creation and his journey. But what if it never happened? Think about it,…
The Religious Context of Frankenstein
The thrilling story of Frankenstein was written throughout 1817 and 1818 by Mary Shelley. The religious context of these years seems to have greatly influenced the author on many points. Indeed, the 18th and 19th centuries were characterized by a decrease in Christian beliefs and in the truthfulness of the bible. For example, people began…
Mary Wollstonecraft and her Influence on Frankenstein
Born in 1759, in London, Mary Wollstonecraft was an English writer and activist for educational and social equality for women. After surviving an unhappy childhood with an alcoholic and violent father, Mary Wollstonecraft spent time as a lady’s companion, a schoolmistress, and a governess. Later, her life took a dramatic turn. In 1794, when she…
Volume II, Part 2 of 2
After a year of observing the family, the Creature decided to approach the father of the family while he is alone. He decided to approach the blind old man, so the man will not be scare of the monster since he will not see him because he is blind. The creature entered the cottage and…
Mary Shelley’s Husband and his Influence
In 1814, Mary Shelley met Percy Bysshe Shelley, a famous English poet. At that time, P. Shelley was already married to Harriet Westbrook and the couple was waiting for their second child. However, Shelley was very unsatisfied with his marriage, which led him to abandon his wife. He and Mary ran away to Switzerland with…
Volume II, Part 1 of 2
Volume 2 starts off with Frankenstein setting out to climb the Mont Blanc mountain. He is suddenly approached by his creature, who tells his story. The creature begins by explaining the first time he got sensory sensations, and his early adventures. The narration switches over to the creature. As it turns out, the creature went…
Frankenstein Exquisite Corpse 