Mary Shelley's 1818 novel, a few passages dramatically read, and a homoerotic interpretation of Victor Frankenstein and the Creature's relationship - what more could you want from a first episode?
As mentioned in this episode, my analysis was conducted while studying English literature at university; my thesis was grounded in a thorough literature review of research with similar concepts. I do not claim that my interpretation is original or that it is "correct." The interpretation is purely literary and not meant to fetishize the novel or either character. Additionally, there are a couple sections where my timeline of the novel was skewed, but my view of the passages noted is not affected by these timeline slippages! (Apologies regardless for the timey-wimey-ness.)
Several References for Consideration and Further Reading
Dobson, T., & Luce-Kapler, R. (2005). Stitching texts: Gender and geography in Frankenstein and Patchwork Girl. Changing English, 12(2), 265-277.
Fan, F., & Stryker, S. (1994). My words to Victor Frankenstein above the village of Chamounix: Performing transgender rage. A Journal of Lesbian and Gay Studies, 1(3). Duke University Press.
Haggerty, G.E. (2016). What is queer about Frankenstein? In A. Smith (Ed.) The Cambridge Companion to Frankenstein (pp. 116-126).
