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What was the name of the old man who lived in the cottage?
What was the name of the old man who lived in the cottage?
De Lacey.
What was the cottagers' situation before being in poverty?
What was the cottagers' situation before being in poverty?
They were an aristocratic family who lived in good conditions in Paris.
What was the cause of the cottagers' ruin?
What was the cause of the cottagers' ruin?
Safie's father, who was a Muslim Turkish merchant.
What was judged to be the cause of Safie's father's condemnation?
What was judged to be the cause of Safie's father's condemnation?
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What did Safie's father promise Felix if Felix conveyed him to safety from prison?
What did Safie's father promise Felix if Felix conveyed him to safety from prison?
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What did Safie write in her letter to Felix as Felix tried to get Safie's father to safety?
What did Safie write in her letter to Felix as Felix tried to get Safie's father to safety?
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What did the creature say he would give to Victor as proof of his tale's authenticity?
What did the creature say he would give to Victor as proof of his tale's authenticity?
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Who was Safie's mother?
Who was Safie's mother?
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Why did Safie not want to return to the Ottoman Empire?
Why did Safie not want to return to the Ottoman Empire?
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When did Safie's father escape from prison with Felix's help?
When did Safie's father escape from prison with Felix's help?
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What was Safie's father's attitude towards Safie's and Felix's relationship?
What was Safie's father's attitude towards Safie's and Felix's relationship?
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What happened when Felix's plan to help Safie's father escape was exposed?
What happened when Felix's plan to help Safie's father escape was exposed?
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What did Felix hope to accomplish by going back to Paris and turning himself in?
What did Felix hope to accomplish by going back to Paris and turning himself in?
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How long did Felix, De Lacey, and Agatha remain in prison?
How long did Felix, De Lacey, and Agatha remain in prison?
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What was the outcome of the trial of Felix, De Lacey, and Agatha?
What was the outcome of the trial of Felix, De Lacey, and Agatha?
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Where was the cottage where Felix, Agatha, and De Lacy lived?
Where was the cottage where Felix, Agatha, and De Lacy lived?
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What did Safie's father plan to do about Safie as he sailed for Constantinople to evade the French government?
What did Safie's father plan to do about Safie as he sailed for Constantinople to evade the French government?
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What did Safie do after her father left for Constantinople?
What did Safie do after her father left for Constantinople?
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Where did Safie's attendant fall dangerously ill?
Where did Safie's attendant fall dangerously ill?
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Study Notes
Cottagers' Background
- De Lacey was the elderly man living in the cottage.
- The cottagers were once an aristocratic family in Paris before falling into poverty.
- Their downfall was linked to Safie's father, a Turkish merchant.
Safie and Her Father's Circumstances
- Safie’s father's condemnation stemmed from his religion (Islam) and wealth.
- He promised Felix his daughter's hand in marriage in exchange for assistance in escaping prison.
- Safie's mother was a Christian Arab who had been enslaved.
Safie's Decisions and Actions
- Safie chose not to return to the Ottoman Empire, fearing imprisonment in a harem and longing to marry a Christian.
- Her father escaped prison on the eve of his execution, assisted by Felix.
- Feeling trapped, Safie took her valuables and traveled to Germany after learning about Felix's exile.
Relationships and Conflicts
- Safie's father disapproved of her relationship with Felix, yet feared betrayal.
- Felix's attempt to help Safie's father resulted in imprisonment for De Lacey and Agatha, leading to a guilt-driven return to Paris.
Imprisonment and Trial Outcomes
- Felix, De Lacey, and Agatha were imprisoned for five months following the exposure of Felix's plan.
- The family lost their fortune and was permanently exiled from France due to the trial's outcome.
Setting and Events
- The cottage inhabited by Felix, Agatha, and De Lacey was located in Germany.
- Safie's attendant fell ill approximately 20 leagues from De Lacey’s cottage, complicating her journey.
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