# Family and Betrayal in Father Goriot

> Theme guide for Father Goriot by Honoré de Balzac.

The novel portrays the breakdown of family bonds, as Goriot's daughters abandon him for social advancement, and Rastignac's family sacrifices for him, only to be forgotten in his pursuit of success.

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