1. Frankenstein
Shelley creates Frankenstein as a product of the pursuit for greatness in order to portray the consequences of a patriarchal society. The lives of both Rousseau and Frankenstein are reflective of the concept that greatness requires self-centredness. ... The author uses the construction of a character, compliant to his gender stereotype, to investigate the repercussions of a male orientated society. ... The early 19th Century was a time of great technological and scientific advancement. ...
- Word Count: 2624
- Approx Pages: 10
- Grade Level: Undergraduate