the same boat
A realistic perspective on this evidence might emphasize the fact
that, since both the Creature's and Victor's boats are Scottish
in make, they would therefore in all probability resemble one
another closely. But Mary Shelley
seems to have another purpose
in mind. Having already forced an aura of the uncanny upon this
scene through the great distance of travel and coincidence of
destination of her characters, she subtly reinforces the
interchangeability of Creature and creator that will
progressively intensify as the novel moves towards its conclusion.
