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Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, is a novel written by British author Mary Shelley about eccentric scientist Victor Frankenstein, who creates a grotesque creature in an unorthodox scientific experiment. Shelley started writing the story when she was eighteen, and the...
4. Analysis of Major Characters.
:: Robert Walton ::
The novel opens letters from Rober Walton to his sister. Through these letters, Walton tells the tale of Dr. Frankenstein.
Walton shares many of Victor Frankenstein`s character features, including boundless ambition, a fascination with science and discovery, and a thirst for fame.
:: Victor Frankenstein ::
Frankenstein tells Robert Walton his life story which include collecting dead body parts and bringing a creature/monster to life, a monster who wreaks vengeance on his creator for abandoning him and leaving him alone. Critics argue that Victor Frankenstein is the true monster for his ill treatment of his creation. Also some argue that Victor Frankenstein qualifies hero.