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In a literary work, a minor character, often known as a foil, possesses traits that emphasize, by contrast or comparison, the distinctive characteristics and qualities of the main character. For example, the ideas or behavior of the minor character might be used to highlight the weaknesses or strengths of the main character.  Choose a character who serves as a foil to a main character in Frankenstein. Then write an essay in which you analyze how the relation between the minor character and the major character illuminates the meaning of the work.

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Many works of literature feature characters who have been given a literal or figurative gift.  The gift may be an object, or it may be a quality such as uncommon beauty, significant social position, great mental or imaginative faculties, or extraordinary physical powers.  Yet, this gift is often also a burden or handicap.  Select a character from Frakenstein who has been given a gift that is both an advantage and a problem. Then, write a well-developed essay analyzing the complex nature of the gift and how the gift contributes to the meaning of the work as a whole.

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The meaning of some literary works is often enhanced by sustained allusion to myths, the Bible, or other works of literature. Select a specific and extended reference in Frankenstein. Then write a well-organized essay in which you explain the allusion that predominates in the work and analyze how it enhances the work's meaning.

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In some works of literature, childhood and adolescence are portrayed as times graced by innocence and a sense of wonder; in other works, they are depicted as times of tribulation and terror. Focusing on one or more characters from Frankenstein, explain how its representation of childhood or adolescence shapes the meaning of the work as a whole.

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According to critic Northrop Frye, “Tragic heroes are so much the highest points in their human landscape that they seem the inevitable conductors of the power about them, great trees more likely to be struck by lightning than a clump of grass.  Conductors may, of course, be instruments as well as victims of the divine lightning.”  Select a tragic figure from Frankenstein who functions as an instrument of the suffering of others.  Then, write an essay in which you explain how the suffering brought upon others by that tragic figure contributes to the tragic vision of the work as a whole.

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In literary works, cruelty often functions as a crucial motivation or a major social factor. Consider patterns of cruel acts in Frankenstein that are important to the novel’s theme.  Then, write a well-developed essay examining how cruelty functions in the work as a whole and what the cruelty reveals about the perpetrator and/or the victim.  Do not merely summarize the plot.

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In Contending Forces Pauline Hopkins asserts, “And, after all, our surroundings influence our lives and characters as much as fate, destiny or any supernatural agency.”  Choose a character from Frankenstein whose psychological or moral traits are shaped by his or her cultural, physical, or geographical surroundings.  Then write a well-organized essay in which you analyze how surroundings affect this character and illuminate the meaning of the work as a whole.

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Works of literature often depict acts of betrayal.  Friends and even family may betray a protagonist; main characters may likewise be guilty of treachery or may betray their own values.  Select a character or characters from Frankenstein who commit such acts of betrayal.  Then, in a well-written essay, analyze the nature of the betrayal and show how it contributes to the meaning of the work as a whole.

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Walton's physical gift of money, and his non physical gift of being curious and seeing the beauty in the world. The money is a blessing in that it allows him to finance and pursue his passions, but has the potential to be a curse if he allows himself to be consumed by this passion. People can lose themselves when passion becomes obsession.

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Childhood would shape the meaning as its youthful and bright. A child is seen to represent the future, as frakenstein was raised in a

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Walton describes the surroundings as magical when there really not

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Walton gets the gift of friendship when he meets Frankenstein. This fills the void of loneliness that Walton was feeling, and also allows him to learn about Frankenstein's story. This friendship feeds Walton's ever growing curiosity, and in the moment makes him content with just hearing about his friend's story instead of wanting to making Frankenstein his new discovery.

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Walton's physical surroundings affected his journey because he was basically alone. His crewmates weren't really his friends and because he was alone he was searching for a friend. He wrote that he was lonely in his letters to his sister and because he was alone that motivated him to take care of a stranger.

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he has the gift a passion, curiosity, and efficiency
he is determined to accomplish his traveling goals despite the unfamiliar environment, which is accompanied by his curiosity. He efficiently leads his members on the ship and welcomes others while his goals remain

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What surrounds Walton is affecting his important journey. He is lonely and has no one to lean on. His loneliness motivates him to really help others. He takes care of the stranger for example.

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In the letters we learn about the physical cruelty of the cold harsh winter and the ice when it traps their ship. We also see the cruelty of Walters Isolation

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Waltons physical surroundings affected his journey in tremendous ways. Meeting the merchants and seamen on the ships bring him some sense of friendship, however he continues to feel alone, until the stranger comes aboard

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Walton is a foil to Frankenstein. They have both struggles with loneliness, and dealt with it by pursuing their passions.

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the stranger he invited on his ship emphasized walton's want for exploration; they were very similar
However he tells him the downfalls of this and warns him against it because he has been in his shoes; could be foreshadowing
he still wishes for waltons success though

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The icy, and inhospitable whether represents a challenge to Walton that he feels he can overcome. However the cruelty of the environment is foreshadowed to overtake him.

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Frankenstein lies to his sister about enjoying his trip. Walton does this to start developing Frankenstein's character.

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When he gets a sum of money after a family death, the money is then seen as motivation to his curiosity and allows him to go on this journey.

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Waltons physical surroundings have a large impact on his journey as he feels tremendously alone. Despite meeting the crew of the ship and having the opportunity to make friends, he continues to feel alone, which later plays into his actions.

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the weather is the cruelest aspect of his trip. he talks about the cold and harsh winters and how awful it is. this is a symbol for how alone and isolated Walton is.

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Cruelty comes from physical and mental environments. The weather is cruel to Walton, and he has no one to for lack of better words complain to that cruelty about because his isolation leads him to lie to his sister in order to not worry her

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In this trip, the weather is the worst part about his trip and it restricts him from further advancement in his journey. The weather isolates himself and shows how miserable he looks because he is alone and the harsh winter makes it worse.

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The gift in this section of the book is the stranger they find. Frankenstein is very interested in this man and sees the beauty in him even though he is dirty and malnourished. This is foreshadow of the creature.

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Although the weather is harsh, Walter still has high spirits for their trip with the positive tone in the letters. As the letters progress the weather begins to effect his attitude and he begins to feel cold and lonely.  He is also surrounded by talent as he has recruited many men on his ship, but that talent does not equal friendship.

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Walton has the gift of curiosity and adventure. This allows him to go on a journey where he can grow as a human, which is also a burden because it makes his life harder and lonelier.

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Frankenstien's suffering led him to feel that it was his duty to warn Walton before he makes the same mistakes.

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Walton's has the physical gift of money, which is blessing to many people in the world. People wish for the money he has. The money is a blessing and gives him the chance to pursue what he pleases. The money however can make people change and feel different because of how much they have.