Frankenstein: The Cost of Greatness

In Mary Shelly's novel Frankenstein: or the Modern Prometheus, she portrays two characters that share the same characteristics and personalities. These two characters are Robert Walton and Victor Frankenstein. Each character has dreams of greatness and a plan to bring it about. Yet, the visions, thoughts, and actions of both men follow similar patterns. Both Frankenstein and Walton undertake a journey to greatness but at what cost? Sometimes single-minded focus requires a higher price than one can pay.
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