FrankensteinCh

apter 1
Hotseat
By: Maria G., E
Period
Plot/Summary
Victor Frankenstein's father, Alphonse, had a beloved friend named Beaufort

Beaufort fell into poverty for a moment of his life, but eventually began to save a little money;
a few months later Beaufort grew sick and died

Beaufort had a daughter, Caroline, who was very caring and patient for her father

Caroline and Alphonse grew close after the death of Beaufort and eventually got married

Caroline and Alphonse had Victor

Caroline longed for a daughter and one day while roaming through Italy, she and Victor entered
an abode (a house) and saw a peasant woman working really hard. They noticed how many
kids she had, even though she wasnt wealthy.

There was one child that stood out - Elizabeth Lavenza

Caroline adopted the beautiful Elizabeth and decided that her and Victor were to be together
forever

Victor and Elizabeth grew very fond of each other. He thought she was the most beautiful girl in
 Her mother was a
German, and had died on
giving her birth. (17)
Mary Shelley relates herself
throughout the story of Frankenstein.
Like Elizabeth, Mary Wollstonecraft
Shelley's mother, died after giving
birth.
 Themes
-- Friendship
Alphonse and Beaufort
Alphonse and Caroline
-- Family
-- Isolation - seen through
Marys character
-- Lost Innocence
Victors future with love is already
set for him at the age of 5
 Isolation
The four others were dark-eyed, hardy
little vagrants; this child was thin, and very
fair. Her hair was the brightest living gold,
and despite the poverty of her clothing,
seemed to set a crown of distinction on her
head...and sweetness that none could
behold her without looking on her as of a
distinct species, a being heaven-sent, and
bearing a celestial stamp in all her features
Class Discussion Questions
1. How do the ideas of appearances change the way Caroline
and Victor feel about Elizabeth? Find textual evidence to
support your response.
2. Do you predict that Victors tenacious attitude with
Elizabeth will be shown during the construction of his
monster? Why or why not?