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Frankenstein : character studies / David Higgins.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Continuum character studiesPublisher: London ; New York, New York : Continuum, 2008Copyright date: ©2008Description: 1 online resource (121 pages)Content type:
  • text
Media type:
  • computer
Carrier type:
  • online resource
ISBN:
  • 9781441119674
  • 1441119671
  • 9781474211406
  • 1474211402
  • 9781441127006
  • 1441127003
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Additional physical formats: Print version:: Frankenstein : character studies.DDC classification:
  • 823.7 22
LOC classification:
  • PR5397.F73 .H54 2008eb
Other classification:
  • HL 4345
Online resources:
Contents:
Introduction : An overview of Frankenstein -- Walton the explorer -- Frankenstein the scientist -- Constructing a self: the creature's narrative -- Conclusion -- Appendix : Characterization in the 1831 edition.
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Summary: Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is one of the most widely read novels of all time. Its two central characters, the scientist Victor Frankenstein and the being he creates, have gained mythic status in their own right. Engaging with the novel's characterization is crucial to gaining a real understanding of its themes and contexts, including education, gender difference, imperialism, personal identity, revolutionary politics, and science. This study includes: an introductory overview of the novel, including a brief account of its historical and literary contexts; its reception history; discussion of the major themes and narrative structure; detailed analysis of, the representation of main characters, such as Walton, Frankenstein, and the creature; and a conclusion reminding students of the links between the characters and the key themes and issues.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Introduction : An overview of Frankenstein -- Walton the explorer -- Frankenstein the scientist -- Constructing a self: the creature's narrative -- Conclusion -- Appendix : Characterization in the 1831 edition.

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Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is one of the most widely read novels of all time. Its two central characters, the scientist Victor Frankenstein and the being he creates, have gained mythic status in their own right. Engaging with the novel's characterization is crucial to gaining a real understanding of its themes and contexts, including education, gender difference, imperialism, personal identity, revolutionary politics, and science. This study includes: an introductory overview of the novel, including a brief account of its historical and literary contexts; its reception history; discussion of the major themes and narrative structure; detailed analysis of, the representation of main characters, such as Walton, Frankenstein, and the creature; and a conclusion reminding students of the links between the characters and the key themes and issues.

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