First Half of Frankenstein

 The First Half of Frankenstein gives the readers an introduction to the narrator, "Victor Frankenstein" and his coming of age story. He discusses his time as a child transitioning to a teenager. He also references some childhood companions, including most importantly his adopted sister, Elizabeth. As the story progresses Elizabeth's role becomes extremely vital to the flow of the story. For one instance, when Victor was about to leave his family in Geneva to attend the University of Ingolstadt, Elizabeth passes scarlet fever to Victor's mother leaving her on her death bed. Frankenstein's mother's dying wish is for Victor and Elizabeth to get married. Frankenstein has a hard time grieving the passing of his mother, 7 months later he sets off for University in hopes of making his mother and his family proud.