Family in Frankenstein

Victor's happy family is what the creature never has, and what he takes away, one by one.

The quotes

5 quotes, in the order they happen.

We are unfashioned creatures, but half made up

Victor · Letter 4 · family · isolation

People are unfinished on their own. They need a friend to complete them. Victor to Walton, about Clerval.

Frankenstein! you belong then to my enemy

Creature · Chapter 16 · revenge · family

The creature meets little William and learns his name. He kills him for it.

I will be with you on your wedding-night.

Creature · Chapter 20 · revenge · family

The threat. Victor thinks it means his own death. It means Elizabeth's.

Nothing is so painful to the human mind as a great and sudden change.

Victor · Chapter 23 · family · isolation

After Elizabeth is killed. Losing everything at once is the worst pain there is.

I have lost everything and cannot begin life anew

Victor · Chapter 24 · family · isolation

His family is dead. There is nothing to rebuild with.