Walton

1. admirable

1.1. chasing his dream and goal to such lengths that he is willing to sacrifice

2. lonely

2.1. looking for a friend to confide in

3. loving

3.1. clearly cares for his sister and loves her very deeply

4. amiable

4.1. welcomes the stranger aboard the voyage and even listens to the stranger's story

5. persistent

5.1. after facing several obstacles, he does not give up in pursuing his dream to explore the north pole

6. bold

6.1. wants to go where no man has ever gone before - the desolate north pole