Victor's Family

1. Victor

1.1. He is originally from Geneva "I am by birth a Genevese, and my family is one of the most distinguished of that republic." (Shelley 24)

1.2. He was an only child for a long time before his sister was adopted " I remained for several years their only child." (Shelley 27)

1.3. He has an admiration for his parents and he is the sole object of their affections "My mother’s tender caresses and my father’s smile of benevolent pleasure while regarding me are my first recollections. I was their plaything and their idol, and something better—their child, the innocent and helpless creature bestowed on them by heaven" (Shelley 27)

2. Elizabeth

2.1. She is an orphan from Milan " One day, when my father had gone by himself to Milan, my mother, accompanied by me, visited this abode. She found a peasant and his wife, hard working, bent down by care and labour, distributing a scanty meal to five hungry babes. Among these there was one which attracted my mother far above all the rest." (Shelley 28)

2.2. the mom likes the most. " my mother fixed eyes of wonder and admiration on this lovely girl" (Shelley 28)

2.3. She is a physically beautiful kid " Her hair was the brightest living gold, and despite the poverty of her clothing, seemed to set a crown of distinction on her head." (Shelley 28)

3. Mom

3.1. She is a caring person. "His daughter attended him with the greatest tenderness," (Shelley 25)

3.2. She is courageous and never gives up. "But Caroline Beaufort possessed a mind of an uncommon mould, and her courage rose to support her in her adversity." (Shelley 25)

3.3. She was close to her father, and his death left her very poor and very sad. "h her father died in her arms, leaving her an orphan and a beggar. This last blow overcame her, and she knelt by Beaufort’s coffin weeping bitterly" (Shelley 26)

4. Dad

4.1. He has a lot of respect from the community and holds public honors, " my father had filled several public situations with honour and reputation. He was respected by all who knew him for his integrity and indefatigable attention to public business." (Shelley 24)

4.2. He must have been a politician or someone who works for the country, " He passed his younger days perpetually occupied by the affairs of his country;" (Shelley24)

4.3. He married and had children later in his life because he was so preoccupied with work "a variety of circumstances had prevented his marrying early, nor was it until the decline of life that he became a husband and the father of a family." (Shelley 24)

4.4. He is a protective individual, he is very loving. "when my father entered the chamber. He came like a protecting spirit to the poor girl, who committed herself to his care; and after the interment of his friend he conducted her to Geneva and placed her under the protection of a relation. " (Shelley 26)