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OI: Robert Walton plays a vital role in establishing the theme of greed.

TS1: Walton has an extremely optimistic attitude towards his journey, and is driven by his ambitions.

TS2: However, Walton deeply wishes for companionship.

TS3: Walton is always yearning for more, whether it was more success or better personality traits.

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OI: Robert Walton serves as a reflection of the novel, highlighting the danger of his pursuit of knowledge through his relentless ambition and loneliness

TS1: Walton’s journey to discover new lands and knowledge without fully considering the potential consequences showcases his unchecked ambition

TS2: As Walton journeys, he experiences isolation at sea which highlights the theme of loneliness

TS3: Walton’s eagerness to befriend Frankenstein despite warnings shows the dangers of pursuing knowledge, ultimately leading to unwanted outcomes

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OI: Robert Walton's character parallels to Victor's. In letters I to IV, he is potrayed as isolated and ambitious, with an appreciation for nature, just as Victor's character is. The danger of this crave for knowledge is highlighted and the consequences shown, yet Walton turns a blind eye to it, suggesting his stubborness.

TS1: Walton's journey to the North Pole highlight the theme of romaticism and nature in this narrative.

TS2: This theme then highlights the reason for Walton's ambition for the pursuit of knowledge of the natural world.

TS3: His chase for success shows the parallelism between Walton and Victor in the narrative, in the letters it seems as if Victor is warning his past self, symbolised by Walton, from the dangers of this ambition.

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OI: Robert Walton is a reflection of Victor Frankenstein. Throughout his letters from I to IV, he carries with him an ambition to establish himself as a remarkable figure and as a higher being by trying to overcome nature just as Victor once did, but ultimately succumbs to isolation in the process.

TS 1: Walton’s desire to explore undiscovered lands and bring honour to his name overriding all of the other dangerous aspects of his journey show how ambitious he is.

TS 2: Due to this ambitious nature in Walton Robert, it motivates him to try and prove himself in ways no man could possibly do which is to conquer nature itself.

TS 3: As such, all these wants and desires he has ends up pulling him further away from others, causing him to feel lonely and isolated from the rest of the world.

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Captain Robert Walton is portrayed as someone with greed for knowledge, and shows how too much greed harms oneself.

TS1: He approaches his voyage with fervent curiosity where he romanticises his voyage as his greater purpose in life despite the severe measures he takes to achieve it.

TS2: He approaches danger, yet he remains determined that he will achieve success, which shows his pride and greed in attaining the knowledge he seeks of the unknown.

TS3: The appearance of Frankenstein echoes Walton’s own character as someone who was equally as greedy for knowledge, and sets up a parallel for how greed for knowledge results in misfortune.

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OI: Robert Walton acts as a mirror of different aspects of Victor and the monster, thereby drawing the connection between them.

TS1: Walton's greed and determination to discover the unknown mirrors Victor's greed and determination to create life.

TS2: Walton's bitter loneliness yet strong yearning for a perfect companion bridges his and the monster's common dream, thereby highlighting the similarity between them.

TS3: Through Victor and the monster being reflections of various aspects of Walton, a strong connection between Victor and the monster he created is highlighted.

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OI: Walton displays numerous parallels to Victor, setting the stage for the establishment of various themes like ambition and isolation.

TS1: Walton is quite determined to reach his goals and break the boundaries of the known world, driven by his ambition.

TS2: However, his ambition has led him to lead a life of isolation.

TS3: Perceiving Victor as someone who possesses all the qualities he desires in a companion, coupled with his loneliness in his ambition, he sees Victor as an idol.

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OI: Captain Robert Walton is portrayed as an ambitious, introspective, and empathetic explorer

TS1: Walton’s portrayal as an ambitious explorer reflects his deep desire for personal glory and scientific discovery, however he soon also discovers the costs of his excessive ambition.

TS2: In the pursuit of his personal glory, we are given a glimpse into Waltons introspective and reflective nature, exposing the isolation he feels.

TS3: This isolation he feels drives his empathy and yearning for companionship highlight his human qualities, contrasting with Victor Frankenstein’s more solitary obsession, thus diving into the exploration of human relationships.

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OI Robert Walton is depicted as a reflection of Victor Frankenstein. In his letters from I to IV, he exhibits immense curiosity and a strong desire to prove himself by attempting to overcome nature. However, in doing so, he eventually falls into isolation.

TS1 Walton’s ambition is evident in his desire to explore undiscovered territories and gain honor, which he prioritizes above the inherent dangers of his journey.

TS2 Walton’s ambitious nature drives him to attempt feats beyond human capability.

TS3 Consequently, his overwhelming ambitions and desires lead him to become increasingly distant from others, resulting in feelings of loneliness and isolation.

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OI: Through Walton's description of the friend he wants, he emphasises his loneliness and his longing for a companion, which he begins to see in Victor Frankenstein

TS1: Walton reveals his sense of isolation, as he yearns for a companion who can relate to his ambitious dreams of exploration and discovery

TS2: Through his reflections, Walton articulates a yearning for intellectual kinship, emphasizing the importance of finding someone who shares his passion for pushing the boundaries of knowledge and adventure.

TS3: Walton's desire for a like-minded friend emphasises the theme of loneliness and the human need for connection, setting the stage for the broader exploration of isolation and companionship throughout Mary Shelley's novel.

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OI: Walton acts as a framing device for the novel, providing context and perspective to Victor Frankenstein's story.

TS1: Walton's character and his ambitions parallel those of Victor Frankenstein where both men are driven by a desire for knowledge and a quest for glory.

TS2: Walton's letters provide a humanizing lens through which readers view Victor. Through Walton's sympathetic and respectful narration, Victor is portrayed not merely as a flawed scientist but also as a deeply troubled man haunted by his mistakes.

TS3: Finally, due to Walton's interactions with Victor, he realises a grave mistake he is making by continuing his perilous journey to the North Pole and ultimately decides to turn back, showing some sort of sensibility in in him.

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OI: Through Walton's letters, Shelley explores the theme of knowledge and its dangers, setting the stage for its future portrayal throughout the novel.

TS1: At first, Walton seems to be excited and anticipates for his trip.

TS2: In his pursuit for knowledge, Walton overstretches god's authority and puts himself above divinity, revealing his overconfidence

TS3: However, with the introduction of Frankenstein, we discover that Walton's unchecked ambition will only end in tragedy, showing the dangers of scientific breakthrough.

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OI: Robert Walton sets the scene for Victor’s arrival with themes of ambition and lack of companionship.

TS 1: Walton is portrayed as an adventurous and ambitious explorer who has clear goals set in mind to satisfy his desire for discovery.

TS 2: On his expedition, it is revealed that he feels isolated and desires for connections with someone possessing the same values as him.

TS 3: These traits are then reflected in Victor when he is rescued and it sets the atmosphere for his arrival, which then develops into his ambitious character and loneliness which results in the creation of the monster.

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OI: Through the letters, Shelley's portrayal of Captain Robert Walton hints to readers the personality and character of Frankenstein as both of them share many traits.

TS1: Walter was shown to have a huge thirst of knowledge and excitement during the start of his trip.

TS2: However as the letters goes on, this excitement and ambitiondied down slowly, leading to a feeling of loneliness while on a pursuit of knowledge, which exactly mirrors Victor when he was creating the monster.

TS3: After the discovery of Victor and his sharing of his own story, Walton realises how much in common he had with Victor and learns about the demise of Victor that was caused by his ambitious nature in the thirst for nature.

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OI: Walton exhibits traits that align him with Victor despite their different circumstances, portraying them as two sides of the same coin.

Ts1: Walton's selfish, ambitious nature is seen in his desire to conquer the North Pole

Ts2: This consuming ambition results in Walton's emotional isolation

Ts3: These traits ultimately cause him to resonate with and revere Victor Frankenstein as companion

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OI : Through the description of Robert Walton, he serves as a reflection of the theme of isolation and loneliness

TS1 : Despite Walton's determination, he expresses a sense of loneliness and isolation.

TS 2 : Walton expresses his desire for a friend who can share his dreams and support him emotionally.

TS 3 : His isolation is further emphasized by his inability to find companionship among his crew, whom he sees as unrefined and lacking the intellectual depth he desires.

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OI: Robert Walton has a very stubborn nature to accomplish anything he sets his mind upon, going as far as to prioritise his expedition over his own family.

TS1: Walton possesses a strong desire and a passion unlike most for discovery and knowledge as he demonstrates his stubbornness in uncovering the unknown at the Arctic.

TS2: Walton is an emulous individual who seeks companions as ambitious as him to learn valuable lessons from them and help him on his journey.

TS3: Walton is a self-assured and prideful person intent on making a mark on history by making a legendary discovery on the Arctic.

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OI: Through Walton’s letters, Walton acts as a parallel to Victor as both showcase their wild ambitions as well as setting the stage for themes of loneliness and desire for companionship. TS1: Walton is portrayed as a wildly ambitious and adventurous individual whose romantic description of the north pole emphasises his optimism. TS2: Because of his commitment to his ambitions, Walton has become extremely isolated, and is desperately searching for a friend that can help him overcome his shortcomings. TS3: Upon meeting Victor, Walton has found someone he can relate to and admire, and his curiosity of Victor's past is emphasized through both of their desires for knowledge.

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OI: The text portrays Robert Walton as a passionate and ambitious explorer whose yearning for discovery is tempered by a deep sense of loneliness and a longing for companionship.

Ts1: Robert Walton's letters depict him as a figure of relentless determination and ambition, driven by an insatiable thirst for knowledge and glory in his pursuit of exploration to the North Pole.

Ts2: Despite his bold aspirations, Walton is represented by a profound sense of loneliness and isolation, highlighting the toll that his lonely quest for discovery takes on his emotional well-being.

Ts3: Amidst his soliitary journey, Walton's interactions with the stranger he rescues, reveal the empathy and compassion he holds for others, shedding light on personality traits of him that differ from his ambitious thirst for adventure.

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OI: Captain R Walton symbolises the great extent of the rich human emotions expressed in the face of ambitious pursuit.

TS1: The driving force for Robert’s action is motivated by his ego. His firm ambition to discover lands that no man has entered before, was not solely driven by his curiosity and passion. Instead, it is his deep desire for glory and to be known for it.

TS2: Robert is the embodiment of the human desire of greed. As even when he has obtained many things in his life, it could never satisfy his hunger for more, hunger to uncover undiscovered lands despite the knowledge of danger.

TS3: Robert’s persistence and resilience is admirable during his voyage, when met with obstacles, he continues put on a brave front for his sailors on board and imparts hope to the people around him.