One substantial detail regarding Walton that really stood out to me in Shelley"s Frankenstein was the similarity between Walton and Victor. Walton and Victor also shared something quite similar that was presented to the reader early on in the novel. Loneliness affected both of them at some point in their lives. "I have no friend.."(Shelley, 4). Both of them are in different situations where they know very few people. New, scary, adventurous situations. This fact is why, I believe, they get along so well once Victor is on the ship.
Both of them also have a desire for knowledge. They both seek to know more and more out of the books. Walton learned much from his uncle's books of insane voyage. Victor also learned much about ancient science from the books of Magnus. They both enjoy science and math greatly. The connection is solidified even more when the novel states that Victor is only telling Walton the tale because he does not wish ill upong Walton. This fact shows that Victor cares for Walton and realizes that the life he has lived has only brought death and turmoil. Victor's seach for extreme science and need for a friend allowed him to create the creature. Thought Walton is not constructing a creature, Victor can still provide a valid lesson for Walton. VIctor does not want Walton to neglect the people that mean so much to him. He wants Walton to concentrate on the important things in life that will bring happiness, not horrors.
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