SAFIE Flashcards
character analysis
who is safie?
Safie is a young woman of Turkish descent, the love interest of Felix De Lacey, who defies societal expectations and her father’s wishes to escape and live with the De Laceys, highlighting themes of independence and cultural acceptance.
how are safie and the monster similar?
-both safie and monster crave family but only safe welcomes In, both foreign to the country; although monster remains an outcast
-both safie and monster hold gentle heart and hold a different level of emotional intelligence; monster performs small acts of kindness for them - providing food.
Safie’s beauty.
“I beheld a countenance of angelic beauty and expression”
what is safie a symbol of?
Safie is a symbol of female independence and cultural clash
Shelley demonstrates how Safie takes sensible actions in order for her plan to be successful
“Taking with her some jewels that belonged to her, and a sum of money, she quitted Italy…and departed for Germany.”
Safie’s intelligence in developing her plan
“When alone, Safie resolved in her own mind the plan of conduct that it would become her to pursue in this emergency.”
Safie’s power
“She hesitated some time, but at length she formed her determination.”
what happened to Safie’s father?
falsely accused of a crime and sentenced to death.
how did safie meet Felix?
Felix visited the Turk in prison and met his daughter, with whom he immediately fell in love.
safes father quote
‘the father of safie had been the cause of their ruin’
why was safie and delay put in prison?
because Felix, their son and brother, helped Safie’s father, a Turkish merchant, escape from prison, and the French government retaliated by imprisoning them.
Felix and safie fled to italy but delay and Agatha were in prison for 5 months.
safes talent with singing
“She sang, and her voice flowed in a rich cadence.”
Sadie’s personality
“Safie was always gay and happy.”
