what is the irony between walton and victor
January 20, 2006 The early chapters of Mary Shelleyâs Frankenstein begin to explain how and why a person becomes completely consumed with a specific goal. In this novel, the dreams and goals of the characters revolve around scientific innovation and discovery. The relationship between Walton and Victor Frankenstein shows the reader how subtle differences in the motives behind the goals can turn an ambitious man into a dangerous scientist.