The Journey Of Robert Walton

Robert Walton has spent a lifetime dreaming about finding a passage through the ice. If he is successful in accomplishing his pursuit of this goal, he believes that it will not only give him fame, glory, and fortune, but also make a positive impact on the rest of the world. Robert’s goal is an example of an aspiration that is good for both the individual striving towards it, and the population that it could possibly effect. However, Robert may not be doing this for the right reasons. The quote alludes to the idea that Robert may have some narcissistic tendencies. This idea is present throughout the quote, particularly on either end of it. Robert seems very confident that his quest will change the world, and that no one else’s can compare to what he hopes
He doesn’t care if he dies in the making of that legacy, as long as someone survives to sing his praises. His goal is not to be rich and famous right then and there, but rather, to be remembered as a legendary explorer who conquered the unknown. In the process of accomplishing this goal, if his journey proves successful, he will also be credited with changing the world for the better, as well as inspiring the future generation of explorers. This quote shows how wholly invested Robert is in his expedition, and implies that he is faced with internal-conflict as a result of his enterprise. He wants to succeed so badly that is he is willing to sacrifice everything he holds dear in order to accomplish his dream. On the other hand, according to this quote, Robert doesn’t particularly care if he loses a crewmember along the way, as long as he is successful in the end. He is selfish because he doesn’t care if other people die in pursuit of his goal, but he is also selfless because he is willing to sacrifice himself for the betterment of society. These two differing traits speak volumes about his commitment to his legacy, and very little for his