"... I found even in M. Krempe a great deal of sound sense and real information, combined, it is true with a repulsive physiognomy and manners .... In M. Waldman I found a true friend. His gentleness was never tinged by dogmatism, and his instructions were given with an air of frankness and good nature..." (pg. 29)
Victor's two professors, M. Krempe and M. Waldman, are foil characters. They contrast quite a bit in character and personality, especially in Victor's point of view. M. Krempe was conceited and had "a repulsive physiognomy and manners." He discouraged Victor in his studied on ancient philosophy. He even mocked Victor for spending so much time studying those ancient philosophies. M. Waldman, however, encouraged Victor. He was kind and benevolent and became a "true friend" to Victor. Waldman was really the one who helped him most because he introduced Victor to his laboratory and the different machines. Victor used the knowledge that he learned from these two men and used it to help him create his creature.
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