This is probably the first frame story I have actually
thought of as such. I think I have read
one before but I never really realized what had happened. This frame story characterizes Captain Walton
a man who has similar ambitions to Frankenstein. Walton has a strong relationship with his
sister who is really his only relation.
He does not mention any other family which he would talk to. He does mention an uncle who inspired him to
be an explorer because of the books he lent Walton to read. “You seek for
knowledge and wisdom, as I once did; and I ardently hope that the gratification
of your wishes may not be a serpent to sting you, as mine has been,” (Shelly
13). Frankenstein and Walton are very
similar. They both have grand ideas that they try to attain. The difference if
where they are in that journey to attain their goals. Frankenstein has reached his goal and it
turned sourer. Walton has not yet reached his goal and does not know how it
will end up.
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