- “I should guess that I had passed three weeks in this journey; and the continual protraction of hope, returning back upon the heart, often wrung bitter drops of despondency and grief from my eyes.” (p. 183)
Shelley demonstrates Victor's journey is becoming mentally difficult for him to endure. In his younger years, he was powerful, fearless, and in control. Through his miserable experiences, he lost his drive for exploring and discovering the sciences that, long ago, captivated him. Victor was once “knowledge/discovery hungry” - yet now his state of mind shows how one’s craving for obtaining power or knowledge can be damaging.
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