Chapter 1
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- 01The Narrator's Father and His Friend
The narrator introduces his respected Genevan father and begins the story of his father's friend, Beaufort, who fell into poverty.
- 02The Ruin and Rescue of Caroline Beaufort
The narrator's father finds Beaufort dying, but after his death, he rescues his devoted daughter Caroline and eventually marries her.
- 03Victor's Parentage and Childhood
Victor describes his parents' loving marriage and his own idyllic upbringing as their only child.
- 04An Orphan Found Among the Poor
Victor's mother discovers a beautiful, fair-haired girl in a poor cottage and learns of her noble but tragic origins.
- 05Elizabeth Becomes Victor's Possession
Elizabeth is adopted into the Frankenstein family, and Victor immediately interprets her as a gift intended for him alone.