Frankenstein: A Feminist Critique of Science by Anne K. Mellor argues Mary Shelley’s 18th century story of Frankenstein is a feminist critique of science. As the basis of her argument, Mellor establishes Shelley’s credibility in the field of science. She does so by pointing to Shelley’s knowledge of various scientists of the time, especially Galvani. Galvani’s experiments with running electricity through the dead, causing the corpses to move, was the basis for Frankenstein. In addition, Shelley references Darwin’s theory of evolution throughout Frankenstein, further establishing her scientific knowledge. Mellor asserts that Shelley’s knowledge of science led her to believe science was dichotomous. She saw science that sought to understand
