Man vs. Woman in Society

In Frankenstein it is very obvious that the research I received about women being looked at as mere housewives is relevant. This is clearly seen in the scene where Victor’s mother passes away because she aids Elizabeth when she comes down with scarlet fever. In this scene it is illustrated how the woman must endure the role as caretaker. She dies taking care of her family, why doesn’t the man do his part? This scene also serves as another example for the role of the woman as well, before passing Victor’s mother says to Elizabeth “…Elizabeth my love, you must supply my place to my younger children…” She passes the burden of the household wife to Elizabeth not her husband because Elizabeth is a woman!!