Journal Entry #1: Preface and Letters 1-4

     The opening letters of Robert Walton to his beloved and dear friend, Mrs. Seville of England, reveal this unique character as one who could care less of the luxuries of his world than sojourn into a reality, a mystery that awaits his from beyond. Strong willed, fervent, and caring would humbly describe him in such a time as his. Through fortunes and storms, voyages, and encounters, he continues his search for human meaning in his life beyond the untouched curtains of an icy paradise, the north pole. These letters also reveal Robert as a man of curiosity and perseverance. Nothing will dissuade him, despite unfortunate circumstances. At some points in his letters, he appears homesick. Walton also displays serene behaviors as of a christian disciple, not having a quick temper about him, and is faithful, yet influential in his command on the ship as captain. Lastly, he is a man in search of a genuine friend who has like qualities and ambitions as of Robert Frankenstein. His letters reveal a glorious day for Robert Walton as his dream becomes a reality when the the ship crew loses hope while trapped in a brigade of ice. The mysterious man fills Robert's empty heart with a new spark of curiosity and sympathy as Robert allows himself to follow his hearts desires.
    
     The mysterious man found on ice is, I presume to be, Frankenstein, or a person who has had a close, or personal encounter with Frankenstein. I infer that this mysterious man is a man full of grief and misfortunes, as so of joys and spirit. Obviously, his spirited being is troubled by some luminous, dark history which haunts him within. Sorrow and anguish are his daily meals as he is portrayed as a refugee on the hunt for the one he pursues with vigor. The mysterious man also seems like a man of enlightenment as he befriends the captain of the ship who rescued him from the ice. Robert's letters reveal that the stranger's character is one of astonishment, or awe, as admiration for this mysterious man spreads rapidly about the ship. The letters reveal the mysterious man as "noble," "miserable," "wise," "cultivated," "artistic in language," and more. I concluded that although this man appears seriously burdened and ill, yet recovering well, he also shows unique intelligence as of many others of European descent. This creature, as the author calls him sometimes, loves interaction, and brings no harm or creates dissension or discouragement among the crew and their captain, Robert Waldon. The stranger's character reveals a light that is prudent to the captain as the stranger naively becomes the captain's best friend at heart.