A written analysis of 'Frankenstein'

It is important to understand a text's context, as this enhances our understanding of why it was written. To keep focus on the writer’s intentions in your response, ask yourself ‘why’ at each stage in the writing process. Victor Frankenstein is characterised as irresponsible to reflect Shelley’s concerns about unethical science. A convincing analytical response should follow one line of argument. Focusing on an author's intention results in stronger analytical writing.