Victor always has Henry there for him, no matter, in times of need and in times of happiness. Henry is very sympathetic to his friend Victor and treats him as if he were family. "During our walk Clerval endeavoured to say a few words of consolation; he could only express his heartfelt sympathy" (58) thinks Victor. Victor hears the news of his youngest brother's death and goes to Henry for emotional support. All Henry can offer is his genuine sympathy. This is another fatherly-like characteristic which Henry possesses. Henry expresses himself as a father-like figure to Victor in numerous ways. He nurtures him, makes Victor feel happy, and sympathizes with him. In one's opinion, Henry is seen as a positive father figure because of his love and care.
Alphonse is a very sympathetic man, also the father to Victor; he consoles him in moment of pain and encourages him to remember the importance of family. Since Alphonse is Victor's real father, he teaches him, takes care of him, and pushes him to succeed to the best he can be. Alphonse imposes that Victor further his education in Ingolstadt, so that he is well-educated. Victor unwilling to go to Ingolstadt angrily says "I had hitherto attended the schools of Geneva, but my father thought it necessary for the completion of my education that I should be made acquainted with other customs than those of my native country" (28). Fathers want what is best for their children, even if the child does not comply with them. Alphonse wants Victor to pursue education at a university quite far away so that he will learn about other cultures and be educated in another country. Alphonse believes that this will benefit his son. Alphonse loves Victor and his family dearly, they are a part of him, flesh and blood. Victor says "much as they were attached to each other, they seemed to draw inexhaustible stores of affection from a very mine of love to bestow them upon me" (19).