Mary Shelley: Achieving Excellence Through Her Sorrows Influenced greatly by her mother and father, two of the greatest radical literary writers of the eighteenth century, Mary Shelley was predestined to be equally as moving and thought provoking as her parents. ... The lack of a nuclear, loving family compelled Mary to desire the life of those who had what her family was unpredictable in giving. ... Godwin's marriage to Mary Jane Clairmont, although a plague to Mary, would provoke the strong themes in her profound works later on in her life. ... Shelley was the cardinal catalyst ...

• Word Count: 1927
• Approx Pages: 8
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

In Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein," isolation is a key theme that reveals the importance of community. Shelley's personal life had a considerable impact on her work. ... As he leaves his family, the tragedies in his life begin. ... However, after the reunion with Safie, the family regain energy and vigor for life. ... Although the novel was originally created as a horror story, Shelley parallels her life events eventually showing that isolation brings the downfall of any being, man or creature. ...

• Word Count: 1372
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography