This document is a paper submitted by Pratiksha M. Solanki on the topic of feminism in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. It provides a brief introduction to the novel, discussing Victor Frankenstein and his creation of life. It then defines feminism and discusses how the novel reflects the patriarchal society of the 19th century by portraying women as belonging in the domestic sphere. The paper argues that nature is portrayed positively in the novel and as a feminist theme, described as beautiful and female rather than something that can be possessed. It concludes that women's perceptions, especially of Frankenstein's creature, are a key element of the book.

1. Name : Solanki Pratiksha M.
Roll No : 23
Paper : 5. The Romantic Literature
Sem : 2. (2013-2015)
Subject : Feminism in Frankenstein
Submitted to :
Smt. S.B. Gardi
Dept. of English
Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar
University pratikshasolanki068@gmail.com

2.  Feminism in
Frankenstein

3.  Brief Introduction about Mary
Shelley's Frankenstein
Mary Shelley's
Frankenstein..
Monstrosity
Victor Frankenstein :
 " he shows his qualities
and decides to combine
inanimation with life. "
Paradise lost fits inside
the monster’s story.

4. Hunger
Knowledge
Dangerous

5.  Feminism
Defination
Rights for Women
"My idea of feminism is self-
determination and it's very open-
ended : every woman has the right
to become herself and do whatever
she needs to do"

7.  Feminism and Frankenstein
When reading Frankenstein one is
overcome by a patriarchal nineteenth –
century societal norm where men are
part of the public sector and women
the domestic
Ellen Moers is the first to argue that.
 " Frankenstein’s most important
source is not Faustus but rather Mary
Shelley’s experience as a mother and a
very particular kind of mother. "

8.  Nature and Feminism
The only positive feminist theme in
Frankenstein is the comparison of
femininity to nature.
Nature is constantly described as
beautiful and female.
Nature is not possessible or passive but
rather strong and vibrant.
Victor's Description :
 "I pursued nature to her hiding
place."

9. Feminism
Women Voiceless Nature
CompareRightSacrifice

10. Shelley’s feminist approaches may
not have been outward and tangible,
but they were very profound.
In conclusion I would like to say that
the perception of women, especially
Frankenstein's, is a key element of
the book.
The link between physical beauty and
spiritual goodliness is most evident in
women.

11.  From Switzerland to north Pole.
 From homes, university to
cemetry.
 "The Female in Frankenstein.”