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Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein: Science, Science Fiction, or Autobiography? In this evaluation, I will consider Sherry Ginn’s assessment that while the novel contains autobiographical details, it is actually a work of science fiction. Sherry Ginn, an Assistant Professor of Psychology and the Director of Women’s Studies at Wingate University in North Carolina, relates the many similarities in the Mary Shelley’s personal life and her novel Frankenstein. Ginn concludes that the novel is Science…

Mary Wollstonecraft or as many of us know her as Mary Shelley was born on August 30th 1797 in London, England. She was the daughter of philosopher and political writer William Godwin and gained feminist Marry Wollstonecraft, Shelly never knew her mother due to the fact that she died shortly after her birth, and she was raised by her father. In 1816 Shelley married Percy Bysshe then two years later published the novel Frankenstein. At first the novel was published under her husband’s name because…

In 1749, at the age of 17, Washington began his career as a professional surveyor. He subsequently received a commission and surveyor's license from the College of William and Mary and became the official surveyor for the newly formed Gulper County. Thanks to his older brother Lawrence's connection to the prominent Fair fax family, Washington had been appointed to this well-paid official position. In less than two days he completed his first survey, plotting a 400 acre parcel of land and was…

enhanced the political system through education and writing. Jefferson began to distinguish himself from the rest of the wealthy politicians by gaining a remarkable mentor. Jefferson was formally introduced to George Wythe when he attended the college of William and Mary. Under the practice of George Wythe, Jefferson began his political career by gaining a legal mentor. Wythe was a role model to Jefferson in regards to politics because he was a member of the House of Burgesses, and worked…

agreement, Mary and some of the girls who become a child soldier was sent to the Mother Hannah B. William orphanage home. It was a church institution for girls. With the bitter of losing her mother and sibling she was getting into trouble almost every day. When the other girls made her anger, she would threaten to kill them. Mother Hannah would spend more time counseling Mary. She would tell Mary that God have a purple for her and Mary thought she was talking nonsense. A year later, Mary said…

States. He took office after President William Henry Harrison passed away from Pneumonia after a few short months as president; this is why Tyler is known as the “Accidental President”. Tyler was born March 29th, 1790 in Virginia. He grew up on a plantation with his 7 siblings and his parents, however his mother died when he was only 7 years old. Tyler went to the College of William and Mary Preparatory School at the age of 12 and graduated the College proper in 1807. Tyler studied law and…

Roger Williams was born in London Circa 1603. He was born in a time when there was in tolerance against religion beliefs. He didn't make the matter any better with his extreme differences of religions and governmental beliefs. His education was completed in london which lead him to travel to the Massachusetts Bay colony to be a minister. While ministering, he earned the ‘’Wrath of church leaders because of his radical views on religious freedom and disapproval of taking land from the Native…

William Shakespeare was a powerful influence when it comes to modern literature, he single-handedly created many archetypes through his writing. Some would say he's the greatest of all time,known for his poetry, sonnets, and plays, he shows the true artistry stands test of time. He was born April 23, in England. By the age of eighteen he was married to a woman named Ann Hathaway, they went on to have three children. His career began sometime between 1589 and 1613, as an actor, this lead him to…

Mary Rowlandson, born 1637, a Puritan minister’s wife, age 73, of Massachusetts, passed away peacefully in a small ceremony on January 5, 1711. Leaving behind two children and one daughter who sadly perished in the infamous Indian raid. She is most famous for her spiritually autobiographical captivity narrative, a true historical account of Native American captivity which became a bestselling novel during the 17th century. Mary’s writing style propelled this popular subject matter to heights by…

on and we are reminded time and time again why he was such a fundamental Supreme Court Chief Justice. John Marshall was born on September 24, 1775 in Fauquier County, Virginia. He grew up in a small log cabin. His parents were Thomas Marshall and Mary Randolph Keith. His father was a close friend of George Washington and worked with him as a surveyor. His mother was related distantly to, Thomas Jefferson. Marshall…