 Mary Shelley opens Frankenstein with four epistolary letters from Robert Walton to his sister, Margaret Saville. Through these letters, Walton reveals his ambitions, fears, values, and vulnerabilities even before Victor Frankenstein enters the story.
In a well-developed response, analyze how Mary Shelley uses the first four letters to construct the character of Robert Walton. Your analysis should:
Primary Blog Expectations (respond to the prompt above): 150-200 words, minimal errors in grammar and usage, thoughtful and thorough writing. Please use the name you were assigned in class as your nom de plume and be sure to add word count. Due by 11:59 p.m. Sunday, November 30, 2025. Secondary Blog Response Expectations (read everyone's primary responses, select two that interest you, and respond to their ideas): 100-150 words EACH, minimal errors in grammar and usage, thoughtful and thorough writing. Please use the name you were assigned in class as your nom de plume and be sure to add word count. Due by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, December 1, 2025.
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 Conduct a brief search on your chosen 19th-century female scientist. Acting in her persona, compose a brief 1st person POV paragraph to introduce yourself. In your introduction, include your background information, your specialization, and any awards or distinctions you have earned. If you can find an interesting fact to add that is non-science related, incorporate that here. Your tone can be conversational, serious, comedic, or any that you feel best fits your persona. Include an image, if you can.
Remember, only use your Nom de Plume. I will know who you are. Have fun creating your fictionalized character of a real person, but do try to be faithful to your scientist's reality. Expectations:
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