In this chapter of Frankenstein, the creature shares his observations of the cottagers—the old man and the young man and woman—from the safe haven of his hovel. How do the actions and behaviors of the cottagers help develop the desires of the creature?

In Chapter Twelve, the family the creature observes makes him all the more aware of the things he wants..... a family..... comaraderie. Even in their poverty, he sees the family as blessed to have each other. He's like a child learning about the world and what he wants...... and more than anything, he wants to be accepted.... to belong.