Frankenstein · Character
Old De Lacey
A blind old man who briefly befriends the creature.
minor
Also known as De Lacey, the old De Lacey
First appearance: Chapter XIII
Old De Lacey shows up with force in Chapter XI. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Observed by the Creature as a silver-haired, benevolent old man who plays mournful music and shows affection to his daughter.
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In Chapter XI: Observed by the Creature as a silver-haired, benevolent old man who plays mournful music and shows affection to his daughter. Later, in Chapter XII: The blind father, kind and encouraging, who talks…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- The Creature's Teachers
- Protagonist
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this chapter, the creature reaches his emotional and psychological peak by shifting from despair to a decla…
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See Old De Lacey in Chapter XIII