In Mary Shelly's novel Frankenstein, both Victor Frankenstein and Robert Walton believed they have the ability of creating an impact in the world. Both characters wanted to go beyond where no man has ever gone before. Victor, for instance, declared, "I will pioneer a new way, explore unknown powers, and unfold to the world the deepest mysteries of creations." Victor made it his life goal to go beyond what is already known to society by creating a creature that no one has ever expected. However, although he was successful, he realized that his creation is not what he thought it seemed to be for it only caused Victor to live the rest of his life with guilt after assuming the "monster" was the cause for the death of his brother, William Frankenstein. Just like Victor, Robert also believed he can achieve something great in life. He said, "...do I not deserve to accomplish some great purpose? My life might have been in ease and luxury, but I preferred glory to every enticement that wealth placed in my path." Although Robert had no intention of creating a creature made out of dead body parts, he was determined to discover something about the Earth. Specifically, trying to find out what causes magnetism in the North Pole. Robert's thirst for discovery caused him to go to extreme measures by choosing to endure a long journey and loneliness in order to achieve great glory.
Victor and Robert's characteristics can also be compared to Ozymandias in Percy Bysshe Shelley's poem. Just like Victor and Robert, Ozymandias wanted to make his mark on the world. He wanted to be notorious and achieve something that no man has ever achieved before. His statue even had an inscription on his pedestal which said, "My name is Ozymandias, king of kings; Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!" However, although it is evident that he did become notorious at one point, the fact that the statue was left on land that was described to be "boundless and bare" or in the middle of no where showed that his notoriety didn't last very long. Based on Ozymandias, I don't think that Victor and Robert's notoriety will last long either. Although they were able to achieve things that no man has ever achieved before, their hard work will eventually be forgotten.
Victor and Robert's characteristics can also be compared to Ozymandias in Percy Bysshe Shelley's poem. Just like Victor and Robert, Ozymandias wanted to make his mark on the world. He wanted to be notorious and achieve something that no man has ever achieved before. His statue even had an inscription on his pedestal which said, "My name is Ozymandias, king of kings; Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!" However, although it is evident that he did become notorious at one point, the fact that the statue was left on land that was described to be "boundless and bare" or in the middle of no where showed that his notoriety didn't last very long. Based on Ozymandias, I don't think that Victor and Robert's notoriety will last long either. Although they were able to achieve things that no man has ever achieved before, their hard work will eventually be forgotten.
Excellent conclusion
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