In “Frankenstein” written by Mary Shelley, the author describes the roles of passive women through the roles of Caroline, Elizabeth and Justine. Caroline marries Victor's father, Alphonese Frankenstein, despite the huge age difference between them, and gains her husband's approval for Elizabeth to become part of the Frankenstein family. Elizabeth joins the Frankenstein family after Caroline takes her out of the orphanage, has superficial beauty, and constantly writes letters to Victor, waiting for his return and her hand in marriage. Justine cannot prove her innocence in court without Victor's appearance. On the other hand, Shelley portrays Safie as a woman willing to defend her religion, disobeying her father's orders to go to Constantinople, and reunites with Felix. Through the depictions of Caroline, Elizabeth, and Justine, women are depicted as property owned by men, admired for their superficial beauty, and do not act directly without the appearance of men. However, Safie's portrayal in "Frankenstein" symbolizes a woman who yearns for her own rights and a woman who goes against the role of a passive woman. To begin, Victor describes how his mother, Caroline Beaufort, met his father, Alphonse Frankenstein after Caroline's father died in poverty. Victor describes his father meeting his mother, stating: “He came as a protective spirit to the poor girl, who entrusted herself to his care; and after the burial of his friend, he took her to Geneva and placed her under the protection of a relative” (Shelley 28). Caroline is between her and Victor's father, she has no choice but to marry Victor's father. If Caroline did not marry Victor's father, then she will always be a woman in poverty, without food or money to support... middle of paper ...... finds Felix and orders him to accompany to Constantinople. In the article “The “Paradise of Mother-Sons”: “Frankenstein” and “The Empire of the Nairs””, DS Neff emphasizes: “But the Turks hate Christians and have no intention of allowing their daughter to realize her ambition. to marry a Christian and stay in a country where women were allowed to take a position in society” (204). Safie's resistance to go against her father's orders represents a battle between the Christians and the Turks. Her actions in wanting to find Felix in Germany and going against her father's religion make her the strongest character in "Frankenstein", despite her minor role in the story. Safie's determination to find Felix and oppose Turkish religion also shows an opportunity for a woman to stand up for her own rights, despite her lower rank in society..