Who or What is ‘Frankenstein’? – Yalana Rameshwaran – Tiffin Girls’ School

Maeve Crocker, a student at Tiffin Girls’ School, said, ‘While reading the book, despite the complex writing style from the 19th century, I was immediately inspired by Shelley’s ability to manipulate words in such a beautiful way.’ 

The extent of themes and contextual references that inspired Shelley to write her novel is never-ending, ranging from Charles Darwin’s grandfather all the way to Prometheus. 
Imagine being 18 years old, competing in a friendly ghost story writing competition, and then turning a humble piece of writing into a masterpiece that goes on to be treasured for centuries. 

Not only has Mary Shelley’s novel provided an ambitious critique of human nature, but it has also served as an inspiration for so many young teenagers and students who are looking to pursue a career in literature:

Angela Jison, a student at Tiffin Girls’ School, stated that the novel has ‘inspired [her] to pursue [her] dreams of becoming an author.’

Whether the name Frankenstein reminds you of a green monster or an isolated scientist, the next time you hear the name, I urge you to think of Mary Shelley, who brought this being and character to life with her extraordinary talent.