Frankenstein's Women: The Conflicting Roles of Women in Shelley's Work

Despite the fact that her mother is considered a leader of the early feminist movement, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein appears to be a novel in which women are only good for comforting men or dying bravely. However, women play a more important role in the novel than one might think. This essay was written for a master’s level course and contains appropriate references to help guide students who are researching similar topics.

Author Paulette Zastrow is currently working on her master’s research paper and will graduate in February of 2014. Her undergraduate degree is in English, and she has also obtained a Certificate of Instructional Design and Delivery. She is a member of Goldenkey International Honor Society and does volunteer tutoring at her local high school.