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- 1Chapter 1 Victor Frankenstein begins his story and takes over the narration. He recounts his early years. Victor traces his family background, birth, and childhood, explaining that his ancestors and father were active, distinguished members of the community in Geneva, Switzerland. Victor's father, Alphonse, helped a merchant friend of his, Beaufort, who had fallen on hard times. When Beaufort died, Alphonse helped his daughter Caroline. Although Alphonse was considerably older than Caroline, they married two years after Beaufort's death. Their union was happy, and Victor was their first childWhen Victor was four, the Frankensteins took in Elizabeth Lavenza, the daughter of Alphonse's deceased sister, and adopted her as their own child. She and Victor grew up as close friends. Mrs. Frankenstein decided that Elizabeth and Victor should marry when they reach adulthood.Chapter 2
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- GCSE English Flashcards on Untitled, created by Kaya Meredith on 29/07/2022.
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