Safie

"... I beheld a countenance of angelic beauty and expression... Felix seemed ravished with delight when he saw her, every trait of sorrow vanished from his face, and it instantly expressed a degree of ecstatic joy..." pg 112

Safie, in her foreign beauty, serves as an important character in the formation of Creature's tale and development. For one, as indicated by the quote, she is the sole link to Felix's absent happiness. Creature quickly picks up on the fact that once Safie arrived, the attitude and atmosphere of the family changed. In his young brain, this appearance of a woman starts him on a notion: If Frankenstein creates a woman for him, he'd have someone to love and appreciate him in all his ugliness. Safie gives the monster a glimpse of love between she and Felix; furthermore, Creature decides a female version of himself would bestow upon him this love.

Safie also gives monster a way for learning the French language since Felix had to teach her; he could learn quicker than Safie.

What's in a Name?

I couldn't help but notice one of the earlier characters name and what it might signify. Hemingway didn't simply conjure up the name "Count Mippipopolous." No, I believe the name played a part in the characterization of the so-called count. He was described as a big man; likely so considering he "owns a chain of sweet shops in the States" (pg 40). His big, goofy name enables readers to understand more the silliness of his manner and speech. I can picture his walrus-like face calling Brett "dear" and talking about how having a title can cost one money (64) as the elk tooth which hangs around his necks dangles in the air. Just picture the guy! He resembles very nicely a Mippipopolous. His name also provokes the grandeur of his character compared to Jake and the friends he hangs around with because the Count is more proper in a sense that he does not jealously handle Brett; rather, he acts in a mature, sophisticated way.