Letter 1 Flashcards
How many letters are there in Frankenstein?
4
What does forebodings mean?
apprehension/anxiety
What is fiction?
Fiction is a genre of literature that is made up or created from a writer’s imagination (Fake)
What is nonfiction?
Nonfiction is based on facts, real people, and events that actually occur (Real)
What excites Walton?
Feeling the cold breeze
Where is Walton headed?
The North Pole
What does he use to describe his joy?
An analogy which is similar to a child playing with his friend in a boat discovering things
What was his mindset?
Even if he fails, mankind will benefit
What calms Walton’s soul?
A steady purpose
Who did Walton write the letters to?
Margaret, his sister
What is Walton?
An explorer
How was Walton’s education?
He read books about voyages and sea life, but neglected proper education (Read just like Mary Shelley)
What was Robert/Walton’s father dying wish?
For him to NOT engage in a seafaring life
What did Walton try to be for a year?
A poet but failed
How did Walton prepare for his seafaring life?
He went with whale fishers cold, famine, thirst, and lack of sleep
