chapter 1 Flashcards
‘caroline beaufort possessed a mind of an uncommon mould’
celestial
unlike her father, had the strength to put aside her pride and to actively pursue their immediate needs and concerns
‘my mother’s tender caresses and my father’s smile of benevolent pleasure while regarding me are my first recollections. i was their plaything and their idol, and something better—their child, the innocent and helpless creature bestowed on them by heaven, whom to bring up to good’
idealistic version of parenting
when creating the monster, he repeatedly thought about how he was going to be like a god; how amazing it would feel to create life. This adoration was supposed to be felt by something of his own creation. however, the monster’s first memory was pain, hatred, and sorrow.
victor from childhood has an enormous ego, as his parents fulfil his every whim.
‘her hair was the brightest living gold, and despite the poverty of her clothing, seemed to set a crown of distinction on her head’
angelic representation
she will play her part during the novel by encouraging victor and acting as a positive force against his guilt at creating the monster, but she’ll never be crucial to the events.
