Elizabeth Lavenza in Frankenstein
Words: 572 2636Elizabeth Lavenza, a pivotal character in Mary Shelley’s *Frankenstein*, embodies the thematic interplay of femininity, passivity, and the consequences of a male-dominated society. As Victor Frankenstein’s adoptive sister and later his wife, Elizabeth’s role and narrative trajectory provide critical insight into the gender dynamics of the early 19th century and add a layer of complexity to the novel’s broader critique of unchecked ambition and ethical responsibility. Elizabeth is introduced to readers as an ideal of womanly virtue and innocence. Victor […]
