Preface and Letters(Frankenstein)

The opening letters of the preface serve as the framestory of "Frankstein,"the book. The letters reveal a character by the name of Robert Walton,who is the romantic hero of the preface.Walton actions demonstrates that he is a very determined man who plans on taking a boat trip so he can explore new areas in the north. Walton also explains how his new voyage to the north is inspired by failures in other areas of his life. He was once very interested in poetry, but he lacked astetic and creativity,so his skill were rejected by society. However, even though Walton has experienced such defeat with his past goals, his optimism and aspiration toward his new goals draws the audience in to how he views his life,romantically.
Well advanced on his voyage, Walton and his crew meets a mysterious man as they are stuck in a frozen ocean. In his letters to his sister, Walton explains how the strange man looks exhausted. Later, the man explains that he is exhausted, he has been looking for someone a long time. Later on in the book, you will find this man to be Victor Frankenstein, who is looking for the monster he created. In result, Victor's body is drained and he's suffering from fatigue. At this point, Walton's character serves as a foil to Victor's character.
After first meeting Victor, Walton immediately begins to care for him and nurse him back to health. Walton's caring qualities highlights Victor's tough exterior that he portrays to Walton. Victor eventuallly sheds a couple of layers and begins to trust Walton. They begin to exchange their stories and their lessons of life.
At the end of the framestory, the stranger gives Walton encouragement, he tells him not to fail in life as he had. Walton's last letter to his sister ends with Victor promising to tell his story, and his story begins with the novel of "Frankenstein."