Now that you have completed Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, you are in a good position to consider what
critics have written about the novel. You will need a total of two critiques (also known as critical analysis
essays) for this assignment. First, use the selection of links below to locate a critical analysis essay
written about the 1818 version of Mary Shelley's novel. You may focus most of your attention on this first
critique. If the author of your critique is not specified, focus on the publication of the critique. Choose
from among these sources:
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Evaluate the thesis:
Romantic Circle's Critiques:
Professor Naomi Hetherington’s critique: http://knarf.english.upenn.edu/Articles/hether.html
Do you agree with this thesis? Why or why not? We’ve covered many ideas in the study guides. Can you
find points within the guides that support your agreement or disagreement with the critical writer(s)? Look
for new supporting information rather than revisiting the same ones the critics have chosen.
Sample Solution