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What Are The Cottagers In Frankenstein

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The De Laceys family shows in the book, Frankenstein, the dedication for one another's happiness. All the cottagers work together in their own special way to contribute to the happiness and welfare of everyone. “ The cottagers arose the next morning before the sun. The young woman arranged the cottage and prepared the food, and the youth departed after the first meal”(98). The first passage shows that the young cottagers are dedicated to making their life enjoyable that by getting up early and collecting firewood or preparing food so they don’t have to worry later on. Everyone has their part. “Nothing could exhibit the love and respect which the younger cottagers exhibited towards their venerable compassion” (98). The younger cottagers will do anything to ensure that the old man is happy. The younger cottagers will give up their portion of food for him. Connections with other humans gives them the ability to rely on one another for different needs …show more content…

when victor gets out of jail and is on his way home he receives a letter from his girlfriend, Elizabeth. “ Tell me victor. Answer me, I conjure you; by our mutual happiness, with simple truth- do you not love me? “(178). Elizabeth was afraid that Victor's heart belonged to someone else. This kind of personal connection is important because It can do more than just having a friend, it gives Victor a deeper connection. Victor’s only family that he has left is Elizabeth and his father. They are the only two people that are keeping Victor from going insane. “ None on earth. I love Elizabeth and look forward to our unity with delight”(181). But, Victor ensures Elizabeth that his heart is still for her and he can't wait until they are married. These two quotes go hand in hand because they show how dedicated Victor and elizabeth are to each other. Without this family connection, Victor would be lost in his own world fighting the

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