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Who Is Mary Shelley's Frankenstein?

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All of these examples in some way resulted in the composition of Mary Shelley’s most popular novel, Frankenstein. The story of Frankenstein and his monster was adjusted to portray the monstrous behavior displayed by the French. The monster, a morbid being composed of diversified parts, embodied the French people. In England, the working classes, the Irish nationalists, and the trade unions were viewed as monsters because they threaten the political status quo. Shelley, also, emphasizes the roles and responsibilities of society in regard to science. Through Frankenstein Shelley supported the Romantic stance thats science could cause great harm unless we appreciate nature rather then try to control it or change it. She discusses the consequences
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