Many people fail to recognize Marxist criticism as a form of literary analysis because it
             does not dig up hidden meanings or scrutinize the text much like other forms of analysis.
             Originated in the mid-1800's by the socialist, Karl Marx, Marxist criticism analyzes a text by
             looking at the society and social structure of the setting. Thriving since the 1940's in western
             culture, it interrogates texts based on specific issues such as race, culture, and class. Socialist
             critics are said to write about the obvious societal pressures and not really analyze a specific
             nature of a text, however, they open the readers eyes and allow them to recognize things that
             A different and rather eccentric novel, Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley exploits several
             different types of individuals with distinct class structure. The novel was written during a
             period of revolution in Western Europe. The interactions between characters reflect the time
             of the novel and the culture Europeans during that era. Even 200 years ago, groups had racist
             ideas and views towards others. Throughout the novel the presence of the creature is an
             example of prejudice and discrimination in society.
             First of all there is the perfect display of Marxist criticism in Justine, a young girl who
             portrays Marx's description of dehumanization. During her last moments she actually begins to
             believe that she was the monster and feels accepted and free of sin with Victor and Elizabeth
             in the prison. She says, "In these last moments I feel the sincerest gratitude towards those
             who think of me with kindness. How sweet is the affection of others to such a wretch as I am!
             It removes more than half my misfortune; and I feel as if I could die in peace, now that my
             innocence is acknowledged by you, dear lady, and your cousin." (84) She feels complete and
             comfortable because Elizabeth and Victor were by her side during those last days. Some...