How does shelley introduce the idea of obbsession in waltons letters
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HOW DOES SHELLEY INTRODUCE THE IDEA OF OBSESSION IN WALTON'S LETTERS? From the very first of Walton's letters it is clear how determined he is to complete this journey. Shelley is able to give the reader an insight to how Walton feels about his journey. From the first paragraph it is clear that he is completely determined to reach his goal. At this point is not clear what this is, although we know he has arrived somewhere. In the second paragraph, he explains to his sister that he is set on reaching wherever it is he has set out to. "I felt a cold northern breeze, which has travelled from the regions towards which I am advancing, gives me a foretaste of those icy climes. Inspired by this wind of promise, my day dreams become more fervent and vivid." Here he describes how he is becoming increasingly more excited and driven...


