Frankenstein- 8

"Pardon this gush of sorrow; these ineffectual words are but a slight tribute to the unexampled worth of Henry, but they soothe my heart, overflowing with the anguish which his remembrance creates." pg. 114

The quote above serves multiple purposes. First, it foreshadows the death of Henry. Secondly, it reinforces the personality of Henry through indirect characterization. We are reminded of Henry's good nature, and what his friendship meant to Victor. Victor doesn't bond with many people, so to see him remorse the death of Henry implies how deeply he cared for him. It also serves to remind the reader that Victor is portraying this story to Robert Walton. To me, it seems that each death has a greater effect on Henry. It's as if his guilt is just piling up and he's continually filled with anguish. I could not imagine living with the guilt and remorse Victor must cope with on a daily basis.