The Inferiority of Women in Frankenstein by Mary Shelley different. Of the few female characters in this book, very few of them are mentioned throughout the book and none of them are considered a main character. The ideals of romanticism emphasize the secondary nature of women to men. Furthermore, Shelley's depiction of women's inferiority parallels romantic ideals and some values today, but also contrasts with some values in today's society. Shelley uses these romantic ideals in Frankenstein because all of the female characters are clearly subordinate and secondary to the male characters throughout the story. Shelley projects the romantic ethic of female inferiority into Frankenstein's female characters. First of all, of the three narrators in the book, none are women. Shelley made this choice to express the belief that women of that time were not intelligent enough to express their opinions and that men held a more important position in society. This belief is also expressed through the absence of letters from Margaret Saville to Walton. Margaret receives several letters from Walton about her travels, so it is logical to assume that she would respond, but Shelley does not offer her responses to the reader nor does Walton acknowledge them in her letters. Margaret is used solely for the purpose of allowing Walton to express his feelings. The lack of recognition of these letters highlights the triviality of the woman's role in a man's life. Additionally, as Walton gets to know Victor more, he becomes less affectionate and informative in his letter...... middle of paper ...... to women, but today's society has also contrasting ideals. Mary Shelley depicts the romantic ideal of female inferiority in Frankenstein. This ethic can be compared and contrasted with the values of today's society. Shelley all had male narrators to accentuate the belief in male superiority. The story's orphan girls depict the assumption that women are powerless, and Margaret's lack of letters highlights the essential uselessness of a woman's opinions. Finally, female presence in the workforce contradicts romantic ideals, but housewives and male propositions parallel the ideals used by Shelley in Frankenstein. Romantic ideals of women being secondary to men are expressed throughout Frankenstein as well as in the Romantic era and today. Works Cited Shelley, Mary. Frankenstein. New York: Signet Classics, 1963. Print.

Essay / The Inferiority of Women in Frankenstein by Mary Shelley different. Of the few female characters in this book, very few of them are mentioned throughout the book and none of them are considered a main character. The ideals of romanticism emphasize the secondary nature of women to men. Furthermore, Shelley's depiction of women's inferiority parallels romantic ideals and some values today, but also contrasts with some values in today's society. Shelley uses these romantic ideals in Frankenstein because all of the female characters are clearly subordinate and secondary to the male characters throughout the story. Shelley projects the romantic ethic of female inferiority into Frankenstein's female characters. First of all, of the three narrators in the book, none are women. Shelley made this choice to express the belief that women of that time were not intelligent enough to express their opinions and that men held a more important position in society. This belief is also expressed through the absence of letters from Margaret Saville to Walton. Margaret receives several letters from Walton about her travels, so it is logical to assume that she would respond, but Shelley does not offer her responses to the reader nor does Walton acknowledge them in her letters. Margaret is used solely for the purpose of allowing Walton to express his feelings. The lack of recognition of these letters highlights the triviality of the woman's role in a man's life. Additionally, as Walton gets to know Victor more, he becomes less affectionate and informative in his letter...... middle of paper ...... to women, but today's society has also contrasting ideals. Mary Shelley depicts the romantic ideal of female inferiority in Frankenstein. This ethic can be compared and contrasted with the values of today's society. Shelley all had male narrators to accentuate the belief in male superiority. The story's orphan girls depict the assumption that women are powerless, and Margaret's lack of letters highlights the essential uselessness of a woman's opinions. Finally, female presence in the workforce contradicts romantic ideals, but housewives and male propositions parallel the ideals used by Shelley in Frankenstein. Romantic ideals of women being secondary to men are expressed throughout Frankenstein as well as in the Romantic era and today. Works Cited Shelley, Mary. Frankenstein. New York: Signet Classics, 1963. Print.

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