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Analysis: Preface and Letters 1–4. The preface to Frankenstein sets up the novel as entertainment, but with a serious twist—a science fiction that nonetheless captures “the truth of the elementary principles of human nature.”. The works of Homer, Shakespeare, and Milton are held up as shining examples of the kind of work Frankenstein ...
The stranger, Victor Frankenstein, says he was born in Naples and grew up in Geneva, Switzerland. His father, Alphonse, and his mother, Caroline, first became close when Alphonse's friend and Caroline's father, Beaufort, died. Alphonse became Caroline's protector, and eventually married her. Victor's childhood is innocent and perfect.
Henry Clerval. Victor's dear friend from childhood. Victor describes Clerval as having a vast imagination, a sensitive heart, and boundless love of nature. Clerval serves as Victor's guiding light throughout Frankenstein, selflessly helping Victor but never prodding him to reveal his secrets. Clerval's optimism also stands in contrast to Victor ...
Frankenstein Summary and Analysis of Letters 1-4. Letters 1-4: We are introduced to Robert Walton, a 28-year-old sea captain who is embarking on a journey to the North Pole region in order to find a passage from the Pacific to the Atlantic. He writes the letters to his sister, Mrs. Saville, in London, England.
When Walton's crew finds Victor, Walton's initial response is surprise that a man so emaciated and apparently close to death should first inquire as to "whither you are bound." He is interested ...
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