Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Frankenstein

Walton's Wish for Fame

Walton aspires to find a passage to the North Pole in hopes of achieving fame. However, despite his desire to become a person with similar esteem to famous figures such as Shakespeare and Homer, Walton does not dedicate himself to the process of becoming well-known. What does Walton's preoccupation with achieving an elite status without actually practicing the diligence to achieve that fame say about his character?

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