Description
In chapter 1 of Frankenstein, Victor Frankenstein starts to tell the story of his early life and family. He talks about his father, Alphonse Frankenstein, who was a good and respected man. His mother, Caroline Beaufort, was the daughter of a poor man who had lost everything. When her father died, she was alone and poor, but Alphonse helped her and later they got married. Their marriage was full of love and care. Victor says he was their first child and grew up happy and loved. His parents always wanted to give him and any future children a safe and good life. Caroline was very kind and helped poor people. One day, Caroline met a poor family with many children. She decided to adopt a little girl named Elizabeth Lavenza. Victor remembers this moment clearly. From the first time he saw Elizabeth, he felt she was special. She became part of the family, and Victor saw her as more than a sister. He says she was beautiful, kind, and gentle, almost like an angel in his life. This first chapter is important because it shows how Victor’s early life was full of love and happiness. It also introduces Elizabeth, who will be very important later. The happy start and later sad events make the story more powerful.