“You seek for knowledge and wisdom, as I once did; and I ardently hope that the gratification of your wishes may not be a serpent to sting you, as mine has been.”
In the beginning of the novel, Walton is on a voyage to the North Pole in search of some knowledge or discovery of something not yet known to man. In a similar way, Victor Frankenstein sought to push the bounds of science and find the secret to creating life when he created the Monster. The reader learns that Victor's pursuit of knowledge led to his destruction and loss of all of those close to him. At my current point in the book, it is unclear whether or not Walton's search for knowledge proves to be his hubris or not. Hopefully, as Victor continues to tell his story, Walton will learn how destructive knowledge can be and make good decisions that will allow him to avoid a similar fate than Victor.
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ReplyDeleteThis is a fantastic yet depressing thought. Normally, the pursuit of knowledge leads to a joyous occasion of triumph or at worst, a minor deterrent or loss of time. In Victor's case, his pursuit leads to his total downfall. How saddening
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