Caroline is described as a doting wife and mother to her family, providing constant care for them. Caroline also cares for Elizabeth when she falls ill with scarlet fever, despite the risks to her own wellbeing, and her self-sacrificing nature leads to her becoming sick. Nevertheless, Caroline is relentless in maintaining her nurturing and motherly persona until the moment she dies. Her fearless actions, even in the face of death, portray her as a selfless, caring mother, wife and daughter, which despite its simplicity is important to the development of the novel in shaping Victor’s life. Under her care, Victor flourishes with his studies, has a happy childhood with his friends and her death is the first step that leads Victor to enquire about death and whether it can be overcome. With her role, Mary Shelley is stating that even enacting the stereotypical role, Caroline is essential because she is selfless, nurturing and caring. Caroline doesn’t defy gender expectations or have much time in the novel, however it wasn’t necessary in order for her to play a significant part in the life of her
Caroline is described as a doting wife and mother to her family, providing constant care for them. Caroline also cares for Elizabeth when she falls ill with scarlet fever, despite the risks to her own wellbeing, and her self-sacrificing nature leads to her becoming sick. Nevertheless, Caroline is relentless in maintaining her nurturing and motherly persona until the moment she dies. Her fearless actions, even in the face of death, portray her as a selfless, caring mother, wife and daughter, which despite its simplicity is important to the development of the novel in shaping Victor’s life. Under her care, Victor flourishes with his studies, has a happy childhood with his friends and her death is the first step that leads Victor to enquire about death and whether it can be overcome. With her role, Mary Shelley is stating that even enacting the stereotypical role, Caroline is essential because she is selfless, nurturing and caring. Caroline doesn’t defy gender expectations or have much time in the novel, however it wasn’t necessary in order for her to play a significant part in the life of her