Frankenstein
In letter II, Walton says he is a “Romantic.” What is a Romantic person according to the text?
Frankenstein, letter 2
Frankenstein, letter 2
Raomantic would mean Walton's disposition for the exotic and undiscovered. He is a carpe diem (seize the day!) sort of guy. He longs to experience the rush of new feelings, places and people. Romanticism is about the passion for life.