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What is Walton searching for?
Walton is on an expedition to look for a passage through the Arctic Ocean to the North Pacific Ocean via the seas of the North Pole. Walton recounts how he will not sail until June of the next year on his expedition, when the polar ices have thawed somewhat.
What are the 5 themes of Frankenstein?
Major themes in Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
- birth and creation. Frankenstein succeeds in creating a ‘human’ life form very much like God does.
- alienation. Victor chooses to be alienated because of his desire for knowledge.
- family.
- dangerous Knowledge.
- ambition.
- revenge.
- Nature.
What does Walton represent in Frankenstein?
Walton laments the death of a man with whom he felt a strong, meaningful friendship beginning to form. Walton functions as the conduit through which the reader hears the story of Victor and his monster. However, he also plays a role that parallels Victor’s in many ways.
What does Walton believe about the limits of human knowledge of the natural world?
Answer: Walton believed that pursuing knowledge of the natural world knows no natural limits. This was his belief before encountering Victor, who also had the same belief in his exploration pursuits. However, Walton decided to terminate such pursuit because he already learned his limits.
Why does Victor caution Walton against knowledge and wisdom?
He takes over fully telling the tale in Chapter 1. He cautions Walton against seeking knowledge too earnestly because of the results it may have. This caution is akin to the concept in “>Romanticismwhere the use of technology in the Industrial Age can lead to disaster, if not properly checked by man.
What is Victor’s dying wish?
At the end of Frankenstein, Victor Frankenstein dies wishing that he could destroy the Monster he created. The Monster visits Frankenstein’s body. He tells Walton that he regrets the murders he has committed and that he intends to commit suicide.
How does Walton view the quest for knowledge technology?
Walton wants to find a polar passage and solve the secrets of magnetism. His quest for knowledge and willingness to venture into the unknown possibly dangerous areas make him similar to Victor.