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Professor Waldman: character portrait from Frankenstein (Mary Shelley)

A character in Frankenstein

Professor Waldman

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley1818

The benevolent chemistry professor at Ingolstadt whose lecture on modern science sets Victor on his fateful path.

Also known as: Waldman, M. Waldman

Inside the story

Meet Professor Waldman

Professor Waldman is a benevolent chemistry professor at the University of Ingolstadt, where he teaches Victor Frankenstein. His lecture on modern science captures Victor’s attention and encourages his growing interest in the possibilities of scientific study.

On the page

a kindly professor of about fifty, short but remarkably erect, black hair greying at the temples, a sweet expressive face and calm voice, in neat dark academic dress

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