2006-11-19 13:52:17 · 2 answers · asked by tee 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
The Robert Walton portions of the text provide a great framework for the novel. Just like Victor Frankenstein was obsessed with creating life, creating this monster--or essentially obsessed with himself, with science, etc....Robert Walton is OBSESSED with his explorations, his travels, his trying to reach the pole. He is so busy or concerned with this great endeavor that he ignores or takes for granted ordinary life, his family. He is reckless in his behavior much like Victor Frankenstein was reckless in his. By having Walton discover Frankenstein and talk with him, share with him, etc. As Frankenstein's story unfolds it has an effect on Robert Walton. He is changed after meeting him. Also the harshness of the climate matches the mood of the book.
2006-11-19 15:25:06 · answer #1 · answered by laney_po 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unlike in the movies, Frankenstein is the narrator, the doctor, the creator of the monster.
2016-05-22 06:08:11 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋