All about Robert Walton from Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley's
Frankenstein

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All about Robert Walton

Robert Walton made an appearance in 2 chapters

Here's a summary of what happened...
The writer of the letters, Walton is an ambitious English explorer who hopes to find a new passage near the pole and uncover scientific wonders. He is introspective, yearns for friendship, and ultimately rescues a mysterious stranger, forming a deep attachment to him.
Captain and narrator of the frame tale, rescues Victor, listens to Victor's story, faces a mutiny, ultimately decides to return to England. Encounters the Creature after Victor's death and records his final moments.

Robert Walton's Relationships

A summary of Robert Walton's 2 connections to Margaret Saville, by chapter.

Chapter 1 - LETTERS: His sister, confidante through letters.
Chapter 24 - Volume 3 - Chapter 7: His sister, whom he addresses in his letters.

A summary of Robert Walton's 1 connection to The Stranger (Victor Frankenstein), by chapter.

Chapter 1 - LETTERS: Rescued from the ice, forms a developing friendship and mutual respect.

A summary of Robert Walton's 1 connection to The Ship's Lieutenant, by chapter.

Chapter 1 - LETTERS: Professional relationship; Walton values his courage.

A summary of Robert Walton's 1 connection to The Ship's Master, by chapter.

Chapter 1 - LETTERS: Professional relationship; admires his gentleness and character.

A summary of Robert Walton's 1 connection to Victor Frankenstein, by chapter.

Chapter 24 - Volume 3 - Chapter 7: Rescues, befriends, and tries to comfort Victor; records his story and final hours.

A summary of Robert Walton's 1 connection to The Creature, by chapter.

Chapter 24 - Volume 3 - Chapter 7: Witnesses the end of the Creature's journey and departure.