How does Walton feel about the stranger in Frankenstein?
How does Walton respond to the stranger? Why do you think walton is attracted to the stranger? He was very hospitable and nursed the Stranger back to health. He felt a connection – the stranger is educated, understands his ambition, and is like minded.
Who is the stranger that Walton brings on board?
Victor Frankenstein
What is the strangers reaction when Walton says?
What is the strangers reaction when Walton says the he will allow nothing to interfere with his journey of exploration? What does the stranger propose to do for Walton? He tells Walton that he has suffered great misfortunes and tells him maybe tell the relation of my disasters may be able to help you.
What is Walton’s plan pertaining to the stranger?
On August 19 Walton writes that the stranger promises to tell Walton his story “the next day,” when Walton is free to listen, and calls Walton “my friend.” Walton plans to “record” the stranger’s story.
What is the stranger attitude in Frankenstein?
The stranger—achieve knowledge and wisdom. Attitude: Walton—passionate; deter- mined; sacrificing. The stranger—was passionate now despair- ing; wants to warn Walton about his mistakes.
What is the point of the letters in Frankenstein?
These letters serve as a social connection during a time when Frankenstein isolates himself due to his experimentation with immortality. I understood these letters to be representative of the dream-like state Frankenstein seems to always be in versus the reality Elizabeth and Alphonse exist in.
What can stop the determined heart and resolved will of man?
What can stop the determined heart and resolved will of man? My swelling heart involuntarily pours itself out thus. But I must finish. Heaven bless my beloved sister!
Why does Frankenstein keep watch on the deck?
He is worried about watching for the other sled on deck. Walton persuades him to stay in the cabin. The man has conciliating and gentle manners. He doesn’t communicate much with the other sailors.
What strange sight do Walton and his crew?
What strange sight did R. Walton and his men see with their telescope as they waited for the fog to clear? They see the creature in the distance pushing a sled.
What does Walton see in the distance?
Walton reports the sighting of a giant manlike creature driving a dogsled in the icy distance. This scene is followed by the rescue of a man whose sled had become stranded in the ice floe. This man is Victor Frankenstein. As he recovers his health, Frankenstein relates his story.
Does Walton keep his promise?
Walton believed what the creature said. Hence, there was no need for him to do anything about it. Walton does not fulfill his promise to destroy the monster because he lacks the resolve to stand up to his men and insist that they continue in their dangerous quest.
How are Victor’s last words to Walton?
Seek happiness in tranquillity and avoid ambition These almost final words of Victor repeat the caution or warning that is his motivation for telling Walton his sad story: he wants Walton to understand the importance of not getting caught up in the ambitious desire to play God and make a mark upon the world.