ABSTRACT:This thesis aims to analyze Frankenstein from the perspective of gender. The text proceeds to discuss the femininity embodied in the artificial monster Victor Frankenstein and the female quality embodied in other male figures, such as Henry. Based on the discussion, the writer tries to interpret the feminist ideology and the complaint against moral system in the patriarchal society which Mary Shelley use the metaphor to analyze.
This thesis analyses the male characters who are with femininity or sissyish quality in Frankenstein from a unique perspective. It aims to make readers learn more about how women lived under such social circumstances. Meanwhile, it should arouse our attention on contemporary women in the society.
Key words：Mary Shelly; Frankenstein; Monster; Female
CONTENTS
ABSTRACT
中文摘要
Chapter One INTRODUCTION-1
Chapter Two LITERATURE REVIEW-2
2.1 Overseas Research Status-2
2.2 Domestic Research Status-3
Chapter Three THE MONSTER’S EXPERIENCES AND THE WOEM’S EXPERIENCE-4
3.1 The Importance of a Woman with decent parentage-4
3.2 The Consequence of an Ugly Face and Figures-5
3.3 The Reflection of Women’s Hidden Life-6
Chapter FOUR SOME MALE CHARACTERS WITH FEMALE CHARACTERISTICS-7
4.1 Henry’s Inclination for Literature-7
4.2 Henry’s Care for Victor-8
4.3 Henry's Sacrifice for Victor's Passion-.9
Chapter FIVE MARY SHELLY’S INNER WORLD-10
5.1 The Relation Between Mary and Her Father-10
5.2 The Relation Between Mary and Her Husband-11
5.3 Mary Shelly's Rebellion through Reconstructing Female Narrative Authority.,12
Chapter SIX MARY SHELLY’S FEMINIST REBELLION-13
WORKS CITED
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