Victor's incestuous dream, where Elizabeth turns into an image of his dead mother, seems to represent his feelings of guilt and betrayal. ... Whereas Victor continues in his secrecy out of shame and guilt, the monster is forced into seclusion by his grotesque appearance. ... Having already established Walton's close ties with his sister and his attempts to keep in contact, it is important to examine how components of Walton's journey are affected by this feminine connection. ... By the time Walton comes into contact with Victor, he has been separated from his sister and society ...

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