Count-Hoenhiem

At the beginning of our story, we see a ship and crew going through the waters of the Arctic. Below deck, a middle aged Victor Frankenstein is in his cabin with papers and maps strewn across the walls, as if he’s looking for something. Captain Walton gives a status report on how far the ship has traveled into the Arctic. Victor is paying greatly for this expedition, but the Captain wants to know what they’re after before moving forward any further. Victor is silent and when he finally speaks, he asks the captain, “Do you believe that man was ever meant to defy nature?” We flashback to Victor’s childhood as he an