"Influence of 'Family' in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein"

This essay explores the various instances where "family" determines the characters actions and unltimatly directs the plot of the story. This is a very consice but specific essay, as we were limited to 500 words. Shiva Mohan Influence of "family" in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein Family in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein demonstrates a myriad of roles, influencing Victor Frankenstein and his creation. Victor's childhood establishes a connection between the reader and Victor, building his character. The monster is …

…While the Frankenstein family personifies the weight of keeping acquaintances with loved ones, the family of cottagers expose the shallowness of man, through the incident with Delacey and the monster. This adds a new angle to the novel by inducing sympathy in the reader for the monster. Therefore, family in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein display a large part, both in proliferation of plot as well as theme. Work cited - Shelley, Mary. Frankenstein. New York:Pathfinder, 1973.