A History of A Gothic Romantic Writer by Quynh Nguyen [Student WHS] https://padlet.com/qnnguyen1111_2/uwr0vrtwinvh Who was Mary W. Shelley and how is Frankenstein a reflection of the time? en-us 2020-04-06 23:04:51 UTC 2020-04-11 03:00:09 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/308096022/91113ab645b7f5f4113cc8aab2dd5f8a/2k3tcx.jpg Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (1797-1817) qnnguyen1111_2 https://padlet.com/qnnguyen1111_2/uwr0vrtwinvh/wish/495855675 Mary Shelley was born on August 30, 1797 in London, England. She was the daughter of the well-known feminist of the Enlightenment era, Mary Wollstonecraft, and the novelist and political philosopher William Godwin. In 1805, with the help of her father, she was able to publish a children's book , and even went on to release a booklet series. During June 1812, her stepmother, Mary Jane Godwin, made M.W. Shelley go to  Scotland since she was concerned with the attention she yearned from her father. She met the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, traveled around Europe, and lost many of her children. It was then it was suggested to create their own horror story. Through this, Mary Shelley was able to expose herself to a world of literary greatness, which would lead her to write Frankenstein the Modern Prometheus. 

Work Cited: ]]> 2020-04-06 23:31:18 UTC https://padlet.com/qnnguyen1111_2/uwr0vrtwinvh/wish/495855675 Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (1817-1851) qnnguyen1111_2 https://padlet.com/qnnguyen1111_2/uwr0vrtwinvh/wish/495857025 In 1817, Mary Shelley had finished writing Frankenstein. This novel was then published on New Year's Day of 1818 under an anonymous author. She continued to write several other works, such as dramas and collaborated with her husband. After experiencing many tragic deaths of her children, her husband died. However, she continued to support her and her only son by writing and promoting her husband's pieces as well. In 1851, Mary Shelley died of brain cancer at the age of  53, but she holds a lot of value in modern society. 

Works Cited: ]]> 2020-04-06 23:33:24 UTC https://padlet.com/qnnguyen1111_2/uwr0vrtwinvh/wish/495857025 A Career as a Romantic Writer qnnguyen1111_2 https://padlet.com/qnnguyen1111_2/uwr0vrtwinvh/wish/495857689 Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley was identified as a romantic writer of her time, for many of the ideals introduced in Frankenstein coincided with Romantic era ideology. The main character she wrote, Victor Frankenstein, strives for the betterment of science and innovation. Romanticism also focuses a lot on the beauty of nature, which Shelley highlights multiple time through imagery. 

Work Cited: ]]> 2020-04-06 23:34:22 UTC https://padlet.com/qnnguyen1111_2/uwr0vrtwinvh/wish/495857689 Qualities of Gothic Literature qnnguyen1111_2 https://padlet.com/qnnguyen1111_2/uwr0vrtwinvh/wish/495858109 The first element is mystery and fear to draw upon feelings to build suspense and interest. Omens and curses are also utilized to give a taste of what to expect in the next coming moments. Atmosphere and setting are set to create a feeling around the work and open up imagination. Supernatural and paranormal activity bring out the goth side of work. In addition, a romance that often ends up negatively shapes up a piece of Gothic literature. Villains play a big role to contribute to the atmosphere and theme. Emotional distress, nightmares, anti-heroes, and damsel in distress are also very important to contribute to the plot. 

Work Cited]]> 2020-04-06 23:35:07 UTC https://padlet.com/qnnguyen1111_2/uwr0vrtwinvh/wish/495858109 Gothic Romanticism qnnguyen1111_2 https://padlet.com/qnnguyen1111_2/uwr0vrtwinvh/wish/495858343 Gothic Romanticism incorporates Romantic ideals with the elements of Gothic literature. It is considered to be the "eeriest forms of Dark Romanticism in the late 1700s". Some famous authors would include Mary Shelley, John Keats, Edgar Allan Poe, Emily Bronte, and Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Works would include The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Jane Eyre, and Dracula. 

Work Cited: ]]> 2020-04-06 23:35:32 UTC https://padlet.com/qnnguyen1111_2/uwr0vrtwinvh/wish/495858343 Frankenstein: A Ghost Story qnnguyen1111_2 https://padlet.com/qnnguyen1111_2/uwr0vrtwinvh/wish/495858620 While Shelley was spending her summer time of 1816 in Switzerland with her husband Percy, she spent time with this man named Lord Byron and several other men. Lord Byron suggested to all of them that they should write ghost stories. This is when she produced the work that is Frankenstein, which would be expanded into a full novel. 

Work Cited]]> 2020-04-06 23:36:02 UTC https://padlet.com/qnnguyen1111_2/uwr0vrtwinvh/wish/495858620 Significant historical background (1818-1851) qnnguyen1111_2 https://padlet.com/qnnguyen1111_2/uwr0vrtwinvh/wish/495858779 Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley highlighted many subjects in her work Frankenstein. It showcases what woman represented during this time, the Enlightenment, the arising important of science, and Marxism. In addition, societal issues and events make up the novel as well. It displays the mistreatment of the lower classes, especially during the French Revolution and Industrial Revolution. 

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