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Robert Walton wrote this letter to his sister, Margaret Saville.
Who wrote this letter and to who?
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He has accomplished finding a vessel and collecting his crewmates.
What has Walton been successful in doing by the beginning of the letter?
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It is summer.
What season is it?
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Their ship was stuck in ice and they were encompassed by a very thick fog.
What was the problem that the crew encountered?
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Walton's uncle, Thomas, who had a big library with books filled of historical voyages, was the one who incited Walton's interest in voyaging.
Who got Walton interested in voyaging?
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Walton wants a friend to share his feelings with, but he has no one.
What does Walton want, but doesn't have?
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The crewmates are bold and firm of their purpose.
How are the crewmates feeling so far in their voyage?
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The crew saw a huge person on a sled being pulled by dogs.
What does the crew see while they were stuck in ice?
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Walton wants glory and fame. He wants to be remembered and change the history of mankind.
What does Walton much rather have than wealth?
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The lieutenant helped his fiancée marry her lover and even gave her his money so that her father would approve of their marriage.
What happened between the lieutenant and his fiancée?
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They foreshadow the dangers they are heading towards.
What do the floating ice sheets foreshadow?
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The sailors found a European man, Victor Frankenstein.
What did the sailors find in the morning floating on a piece of floating ice?
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Walton prepared himself by joining whale-fishers on their expeditions and by studying different subjects during the night.
How did Walton prepare himself for his own expedition? Hint: 2 things
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Walton promises that he wouldn't do anything rashly and will stay committed to the care of others.
What does Walton promise his sister in this letter?
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Yes, but they were very minor.
Did the crew have any incidents so far in their journey?
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He is very interested in him because he is very charismatic, wise, and admirable.
Why is Walton so interested in the stranger?
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Walton is headed for the North Pole to either find a northern sea passage to other countries or to find the reason for the Earth's magnetism.
Where is Walton headed and for what two specific goals so far?
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Walton references "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" so he could reassure his sister that he won't kill any "albatross".
What does Walton reference at the end of his letter and why?
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Walton promises to be cool, persevering, and prudent.
What are the three things Walton promises to be? Name at least two of the specific words.
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The stranger tells Walton his story because he sees himself in Walton. He wants him to make the right decisions based on his experiences.
Why does the stranger tell Walton his story?
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