Victor encounters two professors in particular that
profoundly impact his learning. When Victor goes to the university, his mind is ready to
be molded and shaped by great thinkers.
His first assigned
instructor, M. Krempe, leaves a poor taste in Victor's mouth because he discourages
Victor from following his naturally inclined academic interests. In fact, M. Krempe
mocks Victor's interests as if he is simply following ideas of a new age that really are
not fully developed. Although this type of ridicule would often be the breaking point in
continuing to pursue a person's interests, for Victor it has the opposite effect. This
leads him to find another professor who will share similar interests to Victor and who
will be encouraging.
This new professor, M. Waldman, shares
in Victor's intrigue, and encourages Victor to follow his quest for natural science's
answers regarding life, decay, and death. This professor's encouragement causes Victor
to bury himself in books and study for hours on end.
Both
professors push Victor further into his study even though they differ in their approach.
Although one approach is negative and the other positive, readers learn that Victor can
be motivated either way. This proves that his quest to find the answers to his questions
is strong. Their influence is rather large because Victor is at a vunerable place in his
life. His studies fill two empty holes he is currently dealing with. First, Victor deals
with the death of Caroline. Also, not having Henry at school disappoints him. These
teachers various methods of encouragement push Victor to fill these holes in his
being.
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