letter i Flashcards
‘i may there discover the power of the needle’
walton is going to antarctica to research the power of magnetism
male ambition
‘the sun is for ever visible, its broad disk just skirting the horizon, and diffusing a perpetual splendour’
natural beauty
valued by romantics
constant sunlight can be seen as a symbol of hope and unending possibility, which aligns with the theme of the pursuit of knowledge and discovery
‘tread a land never before imprinted by the foot of man’
hubristic - wants to make his mark and leave a legacy
corruption of male ambition
‘i also might obtain a niche in the temple where the names of homer and shakespeare are consecrated’
wants to be one of the great
his lack of linguistic talent shows that he isn’t interested in learning how to communicate with people; he simply wants to learn to overpower them.
‘how heavily i bore the disappointment’
the price one has to pay to reach ambitions
isolate yourself
‘do i not deserve to accomplish some great purpose?’
arrogant, sense of privilege
believes he can bring benefit to mankind therefore, he is superior to everyone else
