Frankenstein: "Everyone loved Elizabeth. The passionate and almost reverential attachment with which all regarded her became, while I shared it, my pride and my delight."

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Frankenstein

Frankenstein: "Everyone loved Elizabeth. The passionate and almost reverential attachment with which all regarded her became, while I shared it, my pride and my delight."

What does this quote mean can be located on page #11 of 124 in your Frankenstein novel by Mary Shelley. If you do not have this quote exactly on page 11 of your Frankenstein novel by Mary Shelley, then you do not have to answer with an honest answer. It can be what YOU know, or what YOU remember.

Asked by juan b #427158 on 3/2/2015 8:41 PM

Last updated by Ariel G #476612 on 12/14/2015 5:26 PM

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Answered by judy t #197809 on 3/2/2015 8:49 PM

This quote, an example of indirect characterization, shows us the way in which the very innocence of Elizabeth related to all of the people she came in contact with. It is no wonder that Victor loves her; she always has seemed destined to be his bride (which later happens in the book), but when you love someone, you also are proud of how they relate to others. In this way, he delights in everything she does as she relates to people.

Answered by juan b #427158 on 3/2/2015 8:57 PM

Answered by judy t #197809 8 minutes ago 3/2/2015 12:49 PM:

Thank you so much Judy! I'm gonna pass my test I just know it!

Answered by Ariel G #476612 on 11/3/2015 10:40 PM

This actually shows the direct abjection of women in Shelley's novel. Mary Shelley, the daughter of two radical feminists of the time Mary Wollstonecraft and William Goodwin, had strong feminist leanings which can be seen all throughout Shelley's novel. Here, along with other scenes involving Frankenstein's thoughts on his love Elizabeth shows a sense of ownership and objectification which was common in the novels of the time. Frankenstein was proud od Elizabeth in a way that a guy would be proud of a new car he just bought and is now showing off to his friends. Frankenstein describes her even as a "favorite pet" which further shows his feelings of ownership over Elizabeth.

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Lecture from a college Gothic Lit. Class

Answered by cara c #484230 on 12/2/2015 1:50 AM

Ariel, you are wrong on that crucial fact, unfortunately..........

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a lecture from a Gothic lit. class? cool

Answered by Ariel G #476612 on 12/14/2015 5:26 PM

Can you actually explain how I'm wrong? Because I just wrote a whole paper on this and got an A... There's multiple interpretations to literature and Frankenstein is known to be a very debated feminist work

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