
during the monster's observation
The De Laceys' Story Revealed
The monster learns the history of the De Lacey family. They were once wealthy and respected in France, but they were ruined after Felix helped Safie's father, a Turkish merchant, escape from prison. The Turk betrayed them, and the family was exiled, losing their fortune. This story of injustice and ingratitude further fuels the monster's sense of the world's cruelty.