Frankenstein 4

• “If you were in an ill-humour, one glance from Justine could dissipate it, for the same reason that Ariosto gives concerning the beauty of Angelica.” (p. 58)

Orlando Furioso, a romantic epic poem, was written in 1532 by Ludovico Ariosto. Having fallen in love with the princess Angelica, Orlando turns mad when he finds out she is married. He is intrigued by her beauty, much like Victor is with Justine, the young girl adopted into the Frankenstein family. Shelley illustrates Justine’s beauty as incomparable and fascinating, similar to Angelica in Orlando Furioso.

(Works Cited)
"Orlando Furioso." Wikipedia. Web. 30 Aug. 2009. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlando_Furioso.