In Ch. 3, Victor Frankenstein is talking about the death of his mother and then his departure for the university in Ingolstadt. It is important to note that his mother has recently passed away and that is what causes him to hesitate before going. He is concerned with leaving so soon after her death for several reasons.
"It appeared to me sacrilege so soon to leave the repose, akin to death, of the house of...
In Ch. 3, Victor Frankenstein is talking about the death of his mother and then his departure for the university in Ingolstadt. It is important to note that his mother has recently passed away and that is what causes him to hesitate before going. He is concerned with leaving so soon after her death for several reasons.
"It appeared to me sacrilege so soon to leave the repose, akin to death, of the house of mourning and rush into the thick of life" (Shelley).
Because she has just passed away, he is concerned that it is inappropriate to leave everyone else home to mourn while he "rushes" off to college to begin a whole new chapter in his life. This new chapter in his life is supposed to be exciting, engaging, and full of new opportunity. He does not appear mentally ready to embark on this new chapter, yet, as we know, he has already received a "few weeks respite" from having to depart. He needs more time to mourn and more time to be with his family, especially Elizabeth.
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