Explain and 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 textbook, 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.
I expect citations from any source that you use or draw your ideas from and suggest that if you quote, do so briefly and efficiently. Please do not give plot summaries or lengthy quotes from the book. This is redundant and wasteful. The citation should be easily understood. For example, if citing Frankenstein, the textbook, or notes, a simple parenthetical citation will do: for example, (Frankenstein, p. x). Be sure that if you are using a different edition or text of Frankenstein other than the online text that is linked, include publication information of that text. The paper should be 3-5 pages in length and should be checked for proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc. Avoid slang and contractions as you construct your ideas. I suggest that you keep a backup copy of the paper in case anything goes wrong.