Essential #9

Compare and contrast Walton and Frankenstein.

Walton and Frankenstein are different through their personal lives. Walton complains that he has no friends and he does not have a companion that will listen to him. His letter portrays loneliness and desire for friendship. Frakenstein speaks of his close relationship with Elizabeth, "Harmony was the soul of our companionship and the diversity and contrast that sudsisted in our characters drew us nearer together." (18). He felt a special connection with Elizabeth because they were brought up together. Frankenstein also talks about Henry Clerval. When Frankenstein was so disturbed by the sight of his creation, he was excited to see Henry Clerval after years of devoting his life to creating a vivacious creature. He is also able to make friends with his professor, M. Waldman.

Walton and Frankenstein are similar because they are both are adventurers and seek to be the first to discover something. They both seek for knowledge and are curious about the world around them. They both valued family, especially the females. Walton shows a close relationship with his sister, Margaret. Frankenstein tells the story about his childhood and how his father and mother were really close to him.