Good Scribes Only #9 - Mary Shelley - Frankenstein
In episode 10, we discuss Mary Shelley's classic novel, Frankenstein. This early 19th century novel is one of the most widely read books of all time. Daughter of a novelist and philosopher, it's no surprise that Shelley's first book is stupendous; however, as we discuss in the episode, Shelley's Promethean tale, Frankenstein, was not always so well received. In this episode we discuss: feminism, race, ambition, alienation, motherhood, and more. Thanks for listening. And enjoy✌️
02:00 — Casting Frankenstein the Movie
05:30 — Initial thoughts of Frankenstein
10:50— Plot Summary
20:50— Shelley on Ambition, Alienation, Revenge, and Human Nature
25:50— Female Characters
31:20— Mary Shelley’s Life
37:30 — Race in Frankenstein
44:40— Alienation and Loneliness
46:20 — Favorite passages