- “No human being could have passed a happier childhood than myself … kindness and indulgence … all the many delights … I distinctly discerned how peculiarly fortunate my lot was, and gratitude assisted the development of filial love.” (p. 33)
Shelley describes Victor's childhood as a positive experience with a strong support system. Victor expresses gratitude for his parents, as they loved him and showed him the “many delights” of life. Because Victor is so appreciative of his upbringing and acknowledges how fortunate he was, one would think that he would treat his creation with the same respect and care. However, throughout the story, the reader finds that Victor does the exact opposite, disowning and abandoning the monster.
nice keying in on that contrast -- why do you think it is that Victor behaves as such -- could Shelley have developed an argument about parenting here?
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