Question

What is curious about Victor’s speech to Walton’s men when they request to abandon the mission? Why would Victor contradict his previous warnings?

Answer 1

Answer:

Victor reprimands the men for wanting to leave the mission at the slightest sign of danger. This, in addition to being curious, is contradictory because Victor advised people to seek tranquility and escape from what destroys it.

Explanation:

In Victor's speech, we can see that he tries to encourage Walton's men through to continue their missions with courage and visualizing the wonderful results that this will promote. However, he reprimands the men for wanting to return halfway because they have seen a danger signal. He says that this lack of courage is not commendable and leaves men weak, cowardly and powerless. This is contradictory, because Victor had already encouraged men not to be greedy and to seek happiness in great and harmful things, but to seek happiness and honor in tranquility and tranquility.