Frankenstein can be seen as a novel that attempts to subvert the patriarchal system of the time

Mary Shelley’s status can not be ignored as the daughter of feminist Mary Wollstonecraft author looking for some type of feminism.Although on first reading Frankenstein is male heavy. The three male protagonists are Victor, Walton and the monster there are feminine undertones.Elizabeth ‘angelic’ elevates her status of that of a God. She is a symbol of goodness whereas the three central males all have flaws. Victor creates monster, monster kills, Walton is power hungry on the same path as Victor.Even in modern times the purpose of women is to recreate. Victor tries to remove women’s role in society by creating the monster. However this results in horror and tragedy showing women’s importance in societyThe monster is portrayed in a sympathetic light. His otherness/ inferiority to Victor a symbol of the patriarchal system can be related to women’s inferiority. Victor is educated, from a respectable and wealthy and takes of control he can be viewed as a representation of the Patriarchal system. Whereas is lonely, and without rights, equality or respect.