The delineation of female characters in “Frankenstein” and “Araby” is very passive. Both Mary Shelley and James Joyce urge readers to reflect on the then existing social status of women. Women in these works of fiction are treated as material possessions and have minimal privileges compared to the male character. In Frankenstein, Elizabeth Lavenza is depicted as an object with minimal rights and privileges. She is portrayed as an asset to be protected by Victor Frankenstein. Similarly, Araby explains Mangan's sister's character as a submissive sex. Araby is the story of a boy who embarks on a quest to achieve success in his love. Both of these stories have female characters in crucial roles, but fail to portray them in a humanized form. There is clear evidence within the texts, suggesting the "othering" of at least one female character from the male characters. Mary Shelley's Frankenstein portrays the entire life of a Genevan named Victor Frankenstein. The story mainly introduces three female characters, Caroline Beaufort, Elizabeth Lavenza and Justine Moritz. As for the plot, Elizabeth Lavenza plays a vital role in the life of Victor Frankenstein, the main protagonist. She is Frankenstein's fiancée and is depicted as an asset that Frankenstein must protect. She doesn't have many rights and says in the novel and her character's only purpose is to reflect the male protagonist. His physical and mental attributes are opposite to those of Frankenstein, but nevertheless "there was a harmony in that very dissimilarity" (Shelley, 66). Frankenstein considered himself intellectually more capable than Elizabeth Lavenza. Described as a calm and quiet man, in the middle of the paper, Shelley managed to arouse questions in readers which helped to collapse the then existing patriarchal society. On the other hand, James Joyce, by “othering” Mangan's sister, managed to communicate the Irish dream for self-government. Mangan's sister's metaphorical representation as the Middle East and the bazaar called Araby illustrate the Irish people's desire to escape colonization into the world with romance, enchantment, and freedom. Works cited. Joyce, James." Araby". From theory to practice. Ed. Ann B. Dobie. Toronto: Nelson Thomson, 2002.230-233. Print.Moore, Lorrie. “You're ugly too.” Broadview's short fiction anthology. Ed. Julia Gaunce and Suzette Mayr. Peterborough, Ontario: Broadview Press Ltd., 2004. 275-276. Print.Shelley, Mary. Frankenstein. Peterborough: Broadview Press Ltd., 1999.Print.