“Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley Essay

No matter how much two individuals are a exchangeable, thither are always traits that separate one from the early(a). In Mary Shelleys novel Frankenstein, maestro Frankenstein and Robert Walton are twain seekers of knowledge who are rigid to succeed. However, art object Walton is able to risk e very(prenominal)thing, Frankenstein in short realizes his errors in his frenzied fixing with discovery.The novel begins with Robert Waltons caring garners to his sister Margaret. Walton bids farewell to his dear, polished Margaret(9), and thanks her for her love and kindness(9). His words display his love and affection for Margaret. Robert Walton, while seemingly unfeeling on his search for discovery, is tender to his belove sister. In the same manner, Victor Frankenstein harbors love for Elizabeth Lavenza. Frankenstein creates a horrific killing creature, tho still has the heart to be affectionate to cousin. Even before Frankenstein looks at Elizabeth as his spouse, she was a sister to him, the same way Margaret is a sisterly character to Walton.Loneliness is another aspect that Frankenstein and Walton have in common. Although loved ones first surround Frankenstein, the Creature soon takes out his anger of life sentence and of Victor by killing all those close to him. After those fatal occurrences, Frankenstein is left lonely, with only one goal, to seek revenge on the Creature. Waltons loneliness is clearly described in his first letters to Margaret.mayhap the most obvious similarity connecting Robert Walton and Victor Frankenstein is their quest for knowledge, or the dry land of eternal life as Walton described in a letter to his sister. Robert Waltons perilous journey to the Arctic is very much corresponding Frankensteins search for the secret of life. Walton explores unknown territory in the north. Likewise, Frankenstein delves into undetected territory on a theoretical basis.In the field of science, Frankenstein is very determined to achieve his goal. He describes his summer, as a time when he was engaged, heart and soul, in one pursuit(34). However, as soon as his creation, the Creature, opens his eyes, Victor Frankenstein realizes his mistakes in going against nature,thus terminating his quest to revive life. Robert Walton, on the other hand, is still persistent on his expedition. He faces many obstacles like the numb cold and abundance of ice, but Walton has not yet faced anything like the shocking creation of the Creature, that would stop him from his task. He continuesAnother characteristic that separates Frankenstein and Walton is their ability to attain friends. Frankenstein is constantly surrounded by his loved ones, if not his perplex or Elizabeth, then it is his best friend Henry Clerval. Unlike Frankenstein, Robert Walton seems ineffectual to put one across friends. In his second letter to his sister, he writes that he urgently feels the want of a friend(10). Victor Frankenstein, on the other hand, even finds a fri end in M. Waldman, his professor. He is blessed with companions, though he soon loses them by the hand of the Creature. Meanwhile, Walton, having no friends finds one in Frankenstein.Victor Frankenstein and Robert Walton, two looking to achieve one goal, have many traits in common. Yet, no two people can be exactly alike, thus they likewise have areas in which the other lacks in. They both have love, and seek the truth. At the same time, Walton and Frankenstein have very different personalities, shown in their ability to make friends, and both go through different lengths to gain knowledge. In the end, they both learn that knowledge is not everything, and sometimes turning back is not so horrible.