Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Walton and the stranger

Compare and contrast Robert Walton and the stranger. In what ways are their situations, goals, attitudes, and personal characteristics the same? In what ways are they different?

Both of these men are trying to achieve new things. Walton's goal is to discover undiscovered territory or a new pass or something big. And the stranger's goal we later find out was to be this great scientist and do great things. They are both very determined. We had the quote in the study guide from Walton about his determination in his voyage and we can see the stranger's determination because he wont even get on the ship with Walton until he knows for sure that they are going in the same direction, even though he is clearly incredibly weak and looks like he could die at any time. They're obviously pretty similar because they get along so well, and are so interested in each others stories

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