Letter 2
Walton writes from Archangel about preparing his ship and crew while lamenting his lack of companionship.
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- 01Walton's expedition preparations
Walton writes from Archangel, describing his hired vessel and sailors while lamenting the slowness of time as he waits to embark northward.
- 02Walton's lament on solitude
Walton expresses profound loneliness and his desire for a companion who shares his intellectual interests and can provide friendship during his hazardous journey.
- 03Longing for an ideal companion
Walton articulates the specific qualities he seeks in a friend—sympathy, cultivation, and the capacity to moderate his impetuous nature—while feeling their absence keenly.