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Henry's father, a merchant and trader, believes that natural philosophy (aka physical science) is a bunch of bologna, and is entirely pointless. Therefore, he forbids Henry to accompany Victor to Ingolstadt.

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Victor and Henry had to postpone their trip home until spring, because the roads were unsuitable for travel at that time of year.

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He wanted to have time to make the female monster, and couldn't do it with Henry around.

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