Frankenstein, as you know, begins with the correspondence between Robert Walton and his sister, although the latter does not or send any letters back nor if she does, they are never shown. Right away, one can sense a peculiar connection between Robert and his sister, from the way in which he writes to her, "Farewell, my dear, excellent Margaret. Heaven shower down blessings on you, and save me, that I may again and again testify my gratitude for all your love and kindness" (Shelley 3). This interaction may just be in accordance with the time period, however, if not, he displays incredibly intense emotions towards his sister. Part of this may be subject to his lonliness. He writes her so desperately as if she is the only one he knows in the world, maybe perhaps because he currently is alone in the world. He is currently shut aboard a vessel bound for the North Pole, where he intends to make great expedition history and to find a quicker route across the globe as well. On the vessel, many of his officers and higher ups he greatly respects, however, as the captain of the ship and also having a different nationality from the rest of his crew, Robert feels greatly detached and lonely from the rest. He writes how he greatly wishes for a friend aboard his vessel. However, he soon receives that through the encounter of the mysterious man who turns out to be Victor Frankenstein. Due to their many similarities, they gain an incredibly strong bond. This bond and kinship thus is the reason why Frankenstein feels comfortable and obligated to tell Robert his story.
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