Henry Clerval is optimistic and deeply empathetic. He sympathizes with Victor's losses, nurses him back to health, and travels with him through England and Scotland. Henry becomes very important to Victor as an intelligent companion that can both understand his pain and counter it with cheerfulness. Even so, he can't bring himself to share the terrible secret of his creation with his friend. The creature has demanded that Victor mend the wrong he did him in condemning him to a lonely life. He must create a companion for him. Reluctantly, Victor leaves Henry to set up his laboratory on a deserted island. He cannot complete the task however, causing the enraged monster to swear revenge. Victor dumps the remains in the sea, becoming lost in the process. When he wakes up, he is in a small town and suspected for the murder of a man whose body was found around the same time. Victor is brought to the body and to his horror, he sees that it is his friend, yet another victim of his own personal demon.
While it isn't a huge part, I had a lot of fun being in this project! I first read Frankenstein last year and was fascinated by it. If you haven't read it, seize your chance!
And now some links!
Want to brush up on the story line?
Here is a video briefly summarizing Frankenstein.
The new dramatic recording in which I play Henry Clerval! You can listen to chapters online, download a zip file of the entire book, or subscribe to it as a podcast on iTunes.
Frankenstein (Dramatic Recording)
Or, if dramatic readings aren't your thing, try this lovely solo recording by volunteer Cori Samuels!
Frankenstein (Solo Recording)
PS- Keep an eye out for my dad's brief appearance as "The Officer" in chapter 8!
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