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Comment on Frankenstein more evil than Walton? by Professor Sample

Professor Sample — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 18:03:50 +0000

Walton did have an advantage that Frankenstein didn’t and that was that there were other people around to influence Walton’s actions

This is a very important point. What do you think the implications are? That is, what might Shelley be saying about the “genius” working in isolation versus the visionary who works with others and is part of the community? It’ll be interesting to see if this theme crops up again during the semester.

Comment on Race Issues In Science Fiction by Ashley Parker

Ashley Parker — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 22:24:32 +0000

I also saw how much Jim was treated like an “other” by other people and by himself as well. Although other characters addressed him by his name, when Jim spoke or did something it was always “the messenger said” or the narrative used the pronoun “he” and not “Jim said” or “Jim did this.” I think by doing this, it distances him to create that divide that was between him and the people around him.

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Frankenstein more evil than Walton? | Blip Bloop Blog — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:32:50 +0000

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Comment on Parallels among Characters by Ashley Parker

Ashley Parker — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:02:26 +0000

I also talked about Frankenstein and Walton’s similarities. But I also think it’s interesting how they differ. At the end, Walton, decides not to continue his journey to the north pole, and thus gain glory while Frankenstein risks everything to do so. Maybe because Walton shares the same loneliness, like the monster, and find a friend in Frankenstein, that he realizes that some things (like friendship and family) are more important that glory?

Comment on Parallels among Characters by Josh Ambrose

Josh Ambrose — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:52:05 +0000

So do you think Walton’s goal and character is as horrific as Frankenstein’s? Then again, do you think Frankenstein deserves his ill-repute? What separates the two men’s quests? Anything? Is Shelley trying to say something about quests and obsessive hard work–or is she just itching for an excuse to tell a tall tale?

I think you’re absolutely right to link the three characters. I’m joining you in pondering what to make of those similarities!

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onMason Team — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 19:16:38 +0000

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