Walton as Frankenstein

The character Walton, does in many ways, resemble the title character Dr. Frankenstein. He seems a man possessed by his own undertaking, unable to turn back, even upon seeing imminent danger. For too long he has been content with calm existence, and now that he has the chance to truly live... he shall take it to no ends. For better or worse.

"My life has been passed in ease and luxury; but I preferred glory to every enticement that wealth placed..."( page 7)

What is it that drives men, often past any logical understanding, to far greater lengths than perhaps they should have ever gone. Surely, some of the most interesting men have become consumed by a life's passion and work.






Perhaps the character Walton will take head of Frankenstein 's story. Maybe he will become a better man by listening to the faults of another.