ught" (13). This statement reveals Frankenstein's seriousness about his
             endeavors. His statement also picks Walton's curiosity about his quest for
             knowledge. Frankenstein is quick to tell Walton, "You seek for knowledge
             and wisdom, as I once did; and I ardently hope that the gratification of
             your wishes may not be a serpent to sting you, as mine has been" (15).
             This statement foreshadows the incredible events that will take place. We
             soon learn that Frankenstein's desires for knowledge consumes his life and
             We struggle with the character of Frankenstein almost from the beginning
             of the novel because of the bizarre circumstance in which Walton finds him.
             We also must wonder about his sanity when he tells Walton:
             Remember, I am not recording the vision of a madman. The sun does not
             more certainly shine in the heavens, than that which I now affirm is
             true. Some miracle might have produced it, yet the stages of the
             discovery were distinct and probable. After days and nights of
             ...