Walton Four Letters Summary
The story is started with a series of four letters from Robert Walton who discusses his expedition. In the letter one, he talks about his preparations for his voyage and the purpose of his trip which is to discover new territory or make a scientific discovery about the Earth’s magnetic fields. Walton’s next two letters describe his quest for a companion and him finding a nobleman to work with. These letters show Walton’s issue with being alone because he is superior to everyone he meets. Additionally in his short third letter, Walton tells his sister that he has set sail and exclaims his confidence that he will complete his mission. The fourth letter describes the time that has passed when their ship is stuck between two large sheets of