Auguste is the first member of his family to take an interest in him , though he takes Gilbert in only to train him as his personal pet .
Gilbert was initially rejected by both of his parents and raised without parental care or affection .
Auguste is the first member of Gilbert 's family to take an interest in him , though he takes Gilbert in only to train him as his personal pet .
Gilbert was initially rejected by both of his parents and raised without parental care or affection .