Frankenstein remains one of the greatest examples of Gothic literature. ... The major characteristic of Romanticism that Mary Shelley uses is the examination of senses and inner feelings. ... Clearly you can see that Mary Shelley was successful in creating a Gothic novel that includes elements of Romanticism. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

Shelley received astounding education in science, literature, and philosophy from her father (Discovering Authors 3). ... Romanticism promoted the idea that humanity is connected to nature, and encouraged scientific discovery because acquiring knowledge of nature increased the understanding of humanity as well. ...

• Word Count: 2436
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• Grade Level: High School