English 12
Frankenstein Letters 1-4
Mrs. Rohrer
Name ________________________
I. Comparison Chart:
Robert Walton and the stranger he rescues share a number of similarities. As you read Walton’s letters,
make notes in the chart below about each character’s situation, goals, attitude, and personal qualities.
Consider both the character’s statements and his actions. Cite evidence from the text to support your
answers. (I have filled in one example answer for you.)
Robert Walton
Situation
- Walton is looking for the source of magnetism
in the North Pole.
Goals
Attitude
Personal
Qualities
TURN OVER  More on the back!!
The stranger
II. Commonality:
AFTER you complete the chart, take time to think about the things the men have in common. Write
down one or two things:
III. Personal Reflection Letter:
Following Walton’s example in the novel, write a letter below to a friend or relative. In your letter,
describe one or more recent personal experiences in detail and reflect on the meaning of those
experiences.