This resource focuses on Captain Walton's letters as part of a larger narrative framework to analyze storytelling through epistolary means. Students will explore how letters serve both as a narrative structure (the frame) and a means of delivering the character's ambitions and desires. The lesson includes discussions on the relationship between the sender and receiver of the letters, vocabulary related to narrative forms, and activities such as mapping the flow of the story and paraphrasing Walton's goals. Additionally, it encourages students to consider the emotional intimacy of letters compared to other forms of writing, fostering a deeper understanding of character motivations and thematic elements in literature.