What do the Opening letters of the novel reveal about the Character of Robert Walton
Robert Walton is enterpreted as someone who has a thirst for knowledge and is driven to explore. He is a determined man and desires to accomplish great things in his lifetime. Robert appears to be very lonely, meaning he does not have the ability to communicate so well. He is torn between his drive for discovery and caring for people although he is away he manages to still write to his sister. Both he and Victor share similar isolation. Walton is need of a friend, someone he is able to talk to. He feels as if he does not have a place in society. He is portrayed as an understanding character but also someone who is capable of learning from others and his own mistakes. http://www.literaturewithlindsey.com/
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