Krempe vs. Waldman

Upon arriving at the Univesity of Ingolstadt, Frankenstein meets with two professors of science to orient himself with them and their subjects.  He firsts meets with the professor of natural philosophy, M. Kempe.  The professor inquires about Frankenstein's past experience with this field of science and Frankenstein informs him of his obsession with the works of a certain few alchemists and authors. The professor replies, "'Have you,' he said, 'really spent your time in studying such nonsense?'"  Clearly professor Waldaman holds no credibility in the scientists that Frankenstein has based his scientific fascinations on.  Though Frankenstein was warned by his father before reading the apparently foolish novels that they were useless, he is disenchanted by Krempe's remarks.  On the other hand, Professor Waldman spurs the imagination and determination of Frankenstein. "But these philosophers, whose hands seem only made to dabble in dirt, and their eyes to pore over the microscope or crucible, have indeed performed miracles." Waldman's words spark a flame in Frankensteins mind to do just as other scientists have done and more.  He desires to perform "miracles" by defying the vary laws of nature and make discoveries that most people have hardly dreamed of.