Write an essay of words in response to ONE of the questions below. All papers must be typed, double-spaced, with standard margins and fonts. You are not required to use secondary sources for this paper, but you may certainly do so. Any secondary sources should be authoritative: recognized scholars in the field, published in academic journals, by university presses or other reputable publishers. It is your responsibility to make sure that your sources are authoritative. (Wikipedia is NOT an acceptable source under any circumstances.) All sources, both primary and secondary, should be cited according to MLA form. If you are not familiar with MLA form, get a handout from the Writing Center, consult a style manual, or go to the mla.org website.
QUESTION 1: Mary Shelley was the daughter of Mary Wollstonecraft, one of the leading feminist thinkers of her generation. In many ways, Shelley herself was a feminist in her own life. Did her feminist beliefs translate to her work? Analyze the way Shelley portrays women in Frankenstein. Be specific in your analysis; quote from the novel as needed.
QUESTION 2: One of the aspects of Frankenstein that makes the novel successful is its method of narration. Analyze Mary Shelleys narrative approach in the novel. Why did she choose this means of narration? What effect does she create by showing various characters points of view? Consider specifically Victor and the monster.
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