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user10
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What does Frankenstein tell Walton that Walton should learn from Frankenstein instead?

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Posted by user10 on Friday March 20, 2009 at 7:38 AM and tagged with characters, frankenstein, walton.

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  1. scarletpimpernel Teacher
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    In Walton's opening letters, Shelley characterizes the adventurer as one who is willing to risk all for his quest.  He even states that a man's life or death are worth sacrificing.  Frankenstein, of course is appalled by Walton's statement because he has experienced the consequences of an insatiable thirst for knowledge.  He cries out to Walton:

    Unhappy man! Do you share my madness? Have you drank also of the intoxicating draught? Hear me--let me reveal my tale, and you will dash the cup from your lips!

    Victor's desire is that Walton will realize before it is too late that his obsession with knowledge can lead only to destruction.

     

     

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    http://www.enotes.com/frankenstein/robert-walton
    http://www.enotes.com/frankenstein/victor-frankenstein-3423

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    Posted by scarletpimpernel on Tuesday March 31, 2009 at 12:55 PM