The Etymological and Pragmatic Aspects of Personal Names in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein

Key Points

• The aim is to analyze the etymological roots and pragmatic roles of personal names in Frankenstein.
• Conducted a literary analysis of personal names within the text.
• Explored the cultural and philosophical significance of names using etymological resources.
• Identified key names and their meanings, revealing deeper character insights.
• Showed how names reflect the themes of identity and creation in the novel.