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the novel frankenstein begins and ends with a series of letters written by the explorer robert walton to his sister, margaret saville. walton captains a ship embarking on a treacherous journey to the north pole. during the voyage, walton spots a man on an ice floe and rescues victor frankenstein who is near death. frankenstein shares his story with walton.

excerpt from frankenstein by mary shelley

letter, august 19th, 17—

this manuscript will doubtless afford you the greatest pleasure; but to me, who know him, and who hear it from his own lips—with what interest and sympathy shall i read it in some future day! even now, as i commence my task, his full-toned voice swells in my ears; his lustrous eyes dwell on me with all their melancholy sweetness; i see his thin hand raised in animation, while the lineaments of his face are irradiated by the soul within. strange and harrowing must be his story, frightful the storm which embraced the gallant vessel on its course and wrecked it—thus!

what effect does the excerpt from walton’s letter create just before frankenstein begins to share his story?

shelley creates surprise through victor frankenstein’s narration.

shelley creates suspense through walton’s excitement.

shelley creates terror through victor frankenstein’s suffering.

shelley creates anticipation through a description of walton’s sister.

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