A Monstrous Reflection: Frankenstein as a Mirror of Mary Shelley's Life

Authors

Sophia Vanderwaal

Files

Description

Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is intertwined with the personal struggles and passions that defined her life. Shelley’s complex relationships and social defiance played a pivotal role in shaping her greatest literary achievement. The novel’s exploration of isolation, creation, and the consequences of unchecked ambition reflects Mary’s experiences with personal loss, social rejection, and the struggle to find her place within a society that often sought to suppress her. In this way, Frankenstein serves as a personal reflection of Mary’s inner world.

College Name

Honors College

Instructor Name

Reagan Grimsley

Publication Date

Spring 2025

Recommended Citation

Vanderwaal, Sophia, "A Monstrous Reflection: Frankenstein as a Mirror of Mary Shelley's Life" (2025). HON 399 Study Abroad Posters. 30.
https://louis.uah.edu/honors-399/30