Document Type
Open Access Thesis
Degree
Bachelor of Arts in English Literary Studies
Advisor
Dr. Cynthia Scheinberg, Thesis Director
Abstract
This paper explores Mary Shelley's Frankenstein as a therapeutic diary through which she processes her losses and traumas. It will draw parallels between Shelley's life experiences: loss of a mother; loss of children; relationships throughout her life and the characters in Frankenstein. These parallels will demonstrate a deep analysis of how her writing had reflected important themes such as mother lessness, abandonment, grief, and isolation. When examining transformations between the different editions the paper argues that Frankenstein is not simply a gothic masterpiece, but it is a path through which Shelley worked to process her inner conflicts that were caused by the tragedies of her life.
Recommended Citation
Makhkamdjanova, Laylo, "Frankenstein as Therapy: Mary Shelley's Journey Through Loss and Trauma" (2024). English Theses. 360.
https://docs.rwu.edu/english_theses/360
