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Who is DeLacey?
Who is DeLacey?
The old man in the cottage from Paris, France who was affluent.
Who caused the Cottage Family's ruin?
Who caused the Cottage Family's ruin?
Safie's father.
What does Felix want for helping the Turk?
What does Felix want for helping the Turk?
He desires to marry Safie.
What was Safie's mother's background?
What was Safie's mother's background?
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The government found out that Felix broke Safie's father out of prison.
The government found out that Felix broke Safie's father out of prison.
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Safie and Felix were able to marry after Felix helped her father escape.
Safie and Felix were able to marry after Felix helped her father escape.
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What were the consequences for DeLacey and Agatha after the government found out?
What were the consequences for DeLacey and Agatha after the government found out?
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Study Notes
DeLacey and the Cottage Family
- DeLacey is an affluent old man from Paris, France living in a secluded cottage.
- His family, originally well-off, faces ruin due to societal and political circumstances.
Ruin of the Cottage Family
- Safie's father, a Turk, is responsible for the family’s downfall due to his antagonistic behavior towards the government.
- He is sentenced to death, initiating a series of events that impact Felix and his family.
- Felix witnesses the trial and believes the punishment is unjust, which motivates him to help Safie's father escape.
Felix's Motivation and Relationship with Safie
- Initially, Felix seeks no reward for breaking the Turk out of prison.
- His feelings for Safie evolve into a desire to marry her, marking a shift in his motivations.
- Although Safie's father disapproves of the relationship, he is powerless against Felix's position.
Safie's Background
- Safie’s mother was raised as a Christian and sold into slavery, marrying Safie's father, a Muslim.
- She longs for autonomy and independence, influenced by her mother’s Christian upbringing.
Consequences of the Escape
- The government retaliates by imprisoning Agatha, Felix's sister, and DeLacey, their father.
- To secure their release, they exhaust their wealth on legal fees, which leads to their financial downfall.
- The family is forbidden from returning to France, further complicating their situation.
Impact of Financial Ruin on Felix and Safie
- The family’s reduced social status means Felix is prohibited from marrying Safie.
- Safie is trapped in Turkey but eventually manages to escape to Germany.
- She faces tragedy with the loss of her servant but is aided in her journey to the cottage by a compassionate woman.
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Explore the key concepts and characters from Chapter 14 of Frankenstein through these detailed flashcards. This quiz focuses on DeLacey and the events leading to the cottage family's ruin, shedding light on their background and struggles.
