Discussion Post For your first online discussion post, I would like you to respond to the following prompt: The first four “chapters” of Frankenstein are a series of letters written by the seafarer...

For your first online discussion post, I would like you to respond to the following prompt:

The first four “chapters” ofFrankensteinare a series of letters written by the seafarer Robert Walton to his sister about his voyage. We learn that before Walton chose to be a scientific explorer he wanted to be a poet.What do you think motivates Walton to become a discoverer? In what ways is his ambition to travel to undiscovered regions around the North Pole similar to or different from his earlier interest in poetry?

Criteria

Your response should betwo full paragraphs(roughly 5-6 sentences each). In your response, be sure toquote at least one sentence from the novelthat supports your reading. Your post is due on Thursday, 8/27 by 5:20 pm.

Your responses will be graded according to the three following criteria:

1. Argument


2. Organization


3. Writing and Mechanics