Robert Walton is naturally drawn toward Victor Frankenstein. He is intelligent, curious, and passionate. Unfortunately for him, he is starved of company and intellectual stimulation during his journey to the frozen north. He yearns for a companion as compassionate and intelligent as he. As a result, the arrival of Victor into his life is like a breath of fresh air. Robert also has a profound sense of humanity. When he first sees Victor, he presents a truly pitiful sight—emaciated, cold, and exhausted. It is not surprising, given Robert's character, that he forges such a strong bond with Frankenstein. It is almost as if Victor is a kindred spirit. Robert's natural sympathy makes him the ideal listener for the terrible tale that Frankenstein is about to tell.
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