Krempe , the natural philosopher he meets at Ingolstadt, a model scientist: "an uncouth man, but deeply imbued in the secrets of his science." ... Shelley uses the story of Walton's quest as a frame for the story of Victor Frankenstein. ... With this, Shelley seems to be foreshadowing the nature of Victor's downfall. ... In contrast to this, Victor advances in his studies of science for two years, where he states: I paid no visit to Geneva, but was engaged, heart and soul, in the pursuit of some discoveries (49). ... In fact, it is important to note that Walton's quest too, had ...

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