In Letter 1 of Frankenstein, Walton writes to his sister that “for one year [I] lived in a paradise of my own creation.” What is Walton implying with these words? Explain the implicit meaning of what Walton is conveying to his sister, providing relevant and meaningful textual evidence to support your answer.
Frankenstein Letters 1–2
A theme from Letter 4 in Frankenstein is “Friendship is sometimes born in the most unconventional places and situations.” This theme is conveyed through the conversations between Walton and Frankenstein, and these talks lead them to become confidants and friends.
Describe a theme from Letter 3 of Frankenstein and a different theme from Letter 4. How are these themes conveyed in each letter? Provide evidence from the text to support the themes expressed in each letter.
Frankenstein Letters 3–4
Letters 1 through 4 in Frankenstein provide a frame structure that begins with Walton writing his sister letters that describe his journey, in which he meets Victor Frankenstein on an ice floe in the Arctic.
How does author Mary Shelley’s use of framing help develop the story’s plot in Chapter 1? Explain how Shelley uses framing to develop the plot, providing evidence from the text to support your explanation