How we cite our quotes: (chapter.paragraph)
Quote #7
Do you understand this feeling? This breeze, which has traveled from the regions towards which I am advancing, gives me a foretaste of those icy climes. Inspirited by this wind of promise, my daydreams become more fervent and vivid. I try in vain to be persuaded that the pole is the seat of frost and desolation; it ever presents itself to my imagination as the region of beauty and delight. There, Margaret, the sun is forever visible, its broad disk just skirting the horizon and diffusing a perpetual splendour. (Letter 1.2)
Well, no, Walton: Margaret doesn't understand. Frankenstein is pretty clear that scientific exploration is a dude thing. Women get their immortality through babies—which is one reason it's so messed up that Frankenstein tries to create life.
Quote #8
I cannot describe to you my sensations on the near prospect of my undertaking. It is impossible to communicate to you a conception of the trembling sensation, half pleasurable and half fearful, with which I am preparing to depart. I am going to unexplored regions, to "the land of mist and snow," but I shall kill no albatross; therefore do not be alarmed for my safety or if I should come back to you as worn and woeful as the "Ancient Mariner." (Letter 2.4)
Uh-oh: bad omen. Things did not turn out well for the Ancient Mariner. Want to know more about that? Check out our discussion in "Setting."
Quote #9
Sir Isaac Newton is said to have avowed that he felt like a child picking up shells beside the great and unexplored ocean of truth. (2.7)
Newton also said that he stood on the shoulders of giants, so… that's a difference. Victor spends most of his time talking about how awesome and smart he is, and not so much time thinking about science and discovery as a collaborative effort.