Frankenstein - Robert Walton

Frankenstein - Robert Walton

This course delves into the character of Robert Walton from Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, exploring his pivotal role as the frame narrator and his striking parallels with Victor Frankenstein and the Monster. We will analyze his ambitions, his profound sense of loneliness, and how his journey sets the stage for the novel's central themes. Understanding Walton is key to appreciating the novel's complex narrative structure and its exploration of human nature.