Wait, is there a point to the letters?

His countenance instantly assumed an aspect of the deepest gloom; and he replied, "To seek the one who fled from me" (pg 10).

Should I do this blog on foreshadowing or characterization?  Let me just make a quick list of how each of these terms are portrayed in the above quote and then I'll be back to the blog.

Foreshadow:

• The creature (as interpreted on page 8) has fled from this stranger (who I know is named Victor) and it causes Frankenstein gloom.
• There is a reason for Frankenstein to want to find the creature.  These could range from scientific glory to fear for humanity.
• Oh, and I suppose I should point out the obvious one.  Frankenstein creates the monster successfully.

Characterization:

• Victor is dedicated to his creation for some reason.
• The creature is bigger and better than Victor.
• The creature has intelligence and something makes him want to flee.
• Victor knows the creature is heading to the north pole.

Wait, I just figured something out.  There is clearly some epiphany coming in the upcoming chapters in the mind of Victor.  In chapter five, Victor lets the creature run away and has no second thought about it, but now he is chasing the creature to great lengths.  Why!