Examine the historical relevance of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, focusing upon examples of the ideas concerning and the reaction to the historical movements of: the Enlightenment, Industrial Revolution, and Romanticism. Give examples from Shelley’s work that illustrate the ideas, characteristics, and events of these 3 movements.
Make sure that you include examples of all 3 movements! Mary Shelley’s work itself will be the most important source for your paper, so be sure to cite specific examples from the book to support your arguments and ideas.
You may also use your notes and the textbook as potential sources for your paper. If you specifically cite a passage from the notes or text book, you will need to cite those sources as well.
Outside sources such as scholarly reviews, articles, or deconstructions concerning Frankenstein should not be used.
The purpose of this paper is to relate your personal ideas concerning the book and the way that it illustrates these 3 movements.
