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Family Structure In Frankenstein Chapter 1

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The theme of family and kinship is very prevalent in Chapter 1 of “Frankenstein”. Victor’s childhood is idyllic and ideal. “No youth could have passed more happily than mine. My parents were indulgent, and my companions amiable.”

The comfort and warmth of Frankenstein’s family is powerful, even though it's only the first chapter. Victor speaks in first person throughout the chapter which makes all his relationships seem more close and tied together. Victor follows a traditional family structure and his character is reflected from it. Shelly hints at the theme of human connections and relations that show how influential they are to the novel.
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