Frankenstein

Review of Critical Survey of Long Fiction
1- Shelly uses a complex and original structure in Frankenstein.  The narratives within narratives are similar to a set of "Chinese Boxes."  Her narrative structure compliments the powerful literary images of Victor and the creature.
2- The critical task regarding the work is figuring if Frankenstein's punishment is merited.  Further, what is this retribution symbolic of?
3- Deals with the relationship between knowledge and evil.
4- The novel is "bloated" with inflected dialogue.  Every sentence is fluttered and theatrical, and is a "drawback" for modern audiences.  The dialogue
5- Some suggest that Victor is Shelly's insight into her husband's own belief in the power of his own intelligence and his destined greatness.  Many have suggested that this book can be read as a biographical reading.