The Characters Goals and Dreams Circle Scientific Discovery and Innova

Question: You have the choice on which assignment/question/topic you choose but i wouldn't recommend doing number three. The book is Frankenstein by Mary Shelley by the way. I would prefer someone to write who already read the book. In addition there should be a thesis or a main controlling idea, controlling sentence/topic sentence and two quotes on each body paragraph in order to back up the "ideas". Answer: In the first chapters of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, Mary enlightens the reader as to why and how individuals become entirely consumed by a particular goal. The characters goals and dreams circle scientific discovery and innovation. The reader is also made aware how slight variations in the drives behind the goals and dreams can convert an ambitious individual into a precarious scientist. Shelley uses Walton as a catalyst, making the readers more frightened of Victor, who is introduced later. When comparing Victor and Walton, the reader sees Victor Frankensteins character to be more frightening. Below we see the various similarities between Walton and Victor and also their differences. We also get to see where Robert Walton learns from Victors mistakes. Both men are drawn to science being exceptionally ambitious and highly knowledgeable. In the first letter To Mrs. Saville, dated Dec. 11th, 17 Walton states that [he will quench his passionate inquisitiveness by getting to see a portion of the world that has not been visited before], and [that he might walk on] a land [that has not been stepped on by mans foot] (Shelly 3). His ambition is seen where he wants to visit a land that has not been stepped on by others. Walton knowledge is evident where he takes six years preparing for a voyage to the North Pole. He also frequently toiled harder compared to the regular sailors in the daytime and dedicated his nights learn about medicine, mathematics, and other divisions of physical science, which a marine explorer may attain the utmost practical advantage. In Chapter 9, Victor states that [he was strong-minded to go without the assistance of a guide, as he was well conversant with the pathway. The company of another individual would end up destroying the independent opulence of the sight] (Shelly 110). His ambition is clear where he insists on going without a guide as he knew the path. Victors knowledge is evident where he takes two years learning at Ingolstadt. In Chapter 4, he stated that natural philosophy, and to be specific, chemistry, in the uttermost complexity sense of the word, became closely his only livelihood. Their drives for work are also similar where they yearn the credit and fame that comes with scientific discoveries. In the first letter To Mrs. Saville, dated Dec. 11th, 17Walton asks Margaret [whether he does not warrant to achieve a grand purpose. His life may have passed in comfort and simplicity, but he desired glory to all the temptation that wealth laid in his path] (Shelley 5). He is seen to want all the glory and credit of the wealth that is laid in his path. His travel could end up revealing a new path that other shippers and travellers would use. He simply seeks historical and personal renown. To be known for finding out things that nobody else has found. In Chapter 4, Victor expressing the same feeling states that [the lessons and aspirations of the most knowledgeable men from the day the world was created was now within his reach] (Shelly 52). Victor here realized that he was close to achieving his desires to reanimate dead matter and cheat death. Both men are seen to set themselves apart from the world and achieve something exceptional. Victor and Walton are also similar in the fact that when they succeeded in their goals, they would bring about benefits to the world. In the first letter To Mrs. Saville, dated Dec. 11th, 17Walton claims that [what if all the speculations were not true, you cannot dispute the immeasurable benefit that I shall bestow on everyone . . . through the discovery of a path close to the pole . . . to get there at present a couple of months will be required] (Shelly 3). The benefits spoken about include revealing a new path that other shippers and travellers would use. Victor, on the other hand, in Chapter 4, states that [In the pursuit of these contemplations, he figured that if he could confer liveliness upon lifeless matter, he may in time . . . renew life where death had occurred] (Shelly 54). The benefit Victor was talking about was that he would reanimate a dead body. He wanted to identify a way to avoid suffering of individuals brought about by death of their loved ones. The suffering h e felt from losing his mother to a fever and almost felt it again with Elizabeth. The greatest difference between Walton and Victor, and also where Robert Walton is viewed to have learned from the story lies in the two mens motives. The reader views Walton motives as wanting to enrich existing life while attaining fame. He wants to discern the seat of magnetism. He also wants to see that place where nobody else has seen and to be the first to step on it. Victor, on the other hand, allows his inventiveness to take him past the realm of rational thought. In Chapter 4, Victor proclaims that [after many days and nights of extraordinary work and exhaustion, he flourished in the discovery of what leads to life and generation; . . . he became himself able to bestow liveliness upon lifeless matter (Shelly 52). In Chapter 4, the reader views Victors over excitement and extremely persuaded when he states that a new species [created] would bless [him] as its [maker and foundation]; [and that a lot of joyful and outstanding natures would him for their being] (Shelly 54). Vict or's wants to discover how to cheat death. He was overcome by ego. If he became successful, Victor would be valued by his creation becoming a human god. However, he is repulsed by his creations ugliness and shuns it. An adventurer is characterized as one who is ready to take risks in his quest. Walton states that a person is worth sacrificing to attain that. Frankenstein warns Walton not to share his madness before his obsession with knowledge leads to destruction. Walton is seen to have learned from the story and differs from Victor when the crew demanded to go back to England. Walton was their leader and had to have a direct accountability and responsibility to the rest. Victor is no leader nor is he responsible for anyone. Victor is left free, being the voice of theory while Walton deals with facts. Perhaps this is why Waltons acts are viewed to be more agreeable and conservative to human nature. It is identified when he decided to head home rather than staying. Victors liberal acts and thinking are what brought about the destruction. In Chapter 24, September 7th, Walton states that the die [has been] cast; [and that he has agreed to go back if they are not wrecked. His hopes are criticized by uncertainty and fear] (Shelly 267). His actions guaranteed his survival and he learnt from Frankensteins story turned the ship back and went back home in agreement with the crews desires.