Gender Inequality In Frankenstein Essay
Known as the Victorian Age, the early nineteenth century was not the most ideal time to be a female writer. Because of feelings of gender inequality, feminism was on the rise and women were beginning to make a stand for themselves. Due to the Industrial Revolution, the women of the upper and middle classes saw a massive change in gender roles (Radek). After the invention of things like the cotton gin and sewing machine, women felt as if their responsibilities in the home were no longer relevant. Even though the standard for the female worker was slowly evolving, it was still rare for a woman to take on any type of writing career; however, this was a time when women were fighting for their right to have a voice and opinion. In fact, well-known
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Frankenstein is convinced that the monster murdered Clerval in a fit of rage and asks to see the body. To Frankenstein’s dismay, the body of Clerval had marks that matched the hands and fingers of the monster. Victor is held in prison, but becomes ill and only wakes up after he has fully recovered from his illness to find that he has been relieved of all charges. By this time. Frankenstein is due to marry Elizabeth, but fears that the monster will uphold his promise so he sends Elizabeth away. Frankenstein’s efforts are thwarted because the monster is waiting for Elizabeth and murders her. It is this point in the story that Frankenstein embarks on a mission to achieve revenge against the monster and it is on that mission that Frankenstein meets Walton (Shelley 198). Walton’s letters are resumed in the novel and it recounts Victor’s illnesses and his final days. Walton writes that he observed the monster, who had apparently been seeking Frankenstein as well, crying over the scientist’s dead body. The monster chose to see Victor Frankenstein’s death as a sense of release. The monster tells Walton that since his creator has demised, he too can die in peace. The monster leaves with feelings of hatred and anger toward his creator and the people who alienated him and surrenders himself to death by jumping off the ship
Frankenstein is convinced that the monster murdered Clerval in a fit of rage and asks to see the body. To Frankenstein’s dismay, the body of Clerval had marks that matched the hands and fingers of the monster. Victor is held in prison, but becomes ill and only wakes up after he has fully recovered from his illness to find that he has been relieved of all charges. By this time. Frankenstein is due to marry Elizabeth, but fears that the monster will uphold his promise so he sends Elizabeth away. Frankenstein’s efforts are thwarted because the monster is waiting for Elizabeth and murders her. It is this point in the story that Frankenstein embarks on a mission to achieve revenge against the monster and it is on that mission that Frankenstein meets Walton (Shelley 198). Walton’s letters are resumed in the novel and it recounts Victor’s illnesses and his final days. Walton writes that he observed the monster, who had apparently been seeking Frankenstein as well, crying over the scientist’s dead body. The monster chose to see Victor Frankenstein’s death as a sense of release. The monster tells Walton that since his creator has demised, he too can die in peace. The monster leaves with feelings of hatred and anger toward his creator and the people who alienated him and surrenders himself to death by jumping off the ship