Frankenstein

     Oh, M. Krempe and M. Waldman.  These two act as foil characters in Frankenstein by Mary Shelley.  M. Krempe is this mean professor that just likes to break Victor's hopes and dreams.  When Victor tells him that he studied Paracelsus and Magnus, M. Krempe stares at him and says, "have you...really spent your time studying such nonsense?...you must begin your studies entirely anew..." (26).  M. Waldman on the other hand is Victor's closest friend.  He was gentle and everything he said was genuine.  Victor obviously prefers Waldman over Krempe, but he still finds Krempe's words valuable.  Waldman made is easier for Victor to understand and start his studies.  These two contrasting professors have a huge impact on Victor.  I wonder if they will continue to influence Victor or if they only did in the beginning.