Discussion Post #4Many representations of monsters in literature, television, film, and popular culture are straightforward accounts of “good” vs. “evil”: a heroic knight, for instance, slays a dragon to restore peace and prosperity to his kingdom. Frankenstein, however, is much more ambiguous as to who is actually most in the wrong. While we are likely to sympathize with Victor in the first half of the novel, we are suddenly introduced to the monster’s story, which he narrates through powerful oratory and argument. As readers, we are put in the position of being on a jury judging two different characters, both of whom have been wronged by one another, making competing accusations about who is most guilty and what is owed. Submission GuidelinesIn this response, I’d like you to respond to the following: In yourfirst paragraphanswering the following: In your view, is Victor justified in breaking his promise in making a companion for the monster, or does the monster have a better argument that Victor owes him a companion for casting him aside? In yoursecond paragraph, back up your claim by finding, quoting, and explaining at least one logical fallacy in either the Victor’s or the monster’s arguments in the book. A “logical fallacy” is a type of argumentation that looks good on the surface, but in reality relies on faulty logic. Before writing this paragraph, make sure you haveread a brief article that goes into more detail about logical fallacies(Links to an external site.)and provides a list of common ones with examples (you don’t have to take the short quiz at the bottom unless you want to test yourself). Then,check out the brief video belowthat reviews common fallacies with additional examples: Fallacies Video(Links to an external site.) CriteriaYour response should betwo full paragraphs(roughly 5-6 sentences each). In your response, be sure toquote at least one sentence from the novelthat supports your reading. Your post is due on Thursday, 9/17 by 5:20 pm.Your responses will be graded according to the three following criteria: Argument Organization Writing and Mechanics

Discussion Post #4 Many representations of monsters in literature, television, film, and popular culture are straightforward accounts of “good” vs. “evil”: a heroic knight, for instance, slays a...

Discussion Post #4

Many representations of monsters in literature, television, film, and popular culture are straightforward accounts of “good” vs. “evil”: a heroic knight, for instance, slays a dragon to restore peace and prosperity to his kingdom.

Frankenstein, however, is much more ambiguous as to who is actually most in the wrong. While we are likely to sympathize with Victor in the first half of the novel, we are suddenly introduced to the monster’s story, which he narrates through powerful oratory and argument. As readers, we are put in the position of being on a jury judging two different characters, both of whom have been wronged by one another, making competing accusations about who is most guilty and what is owed.

Submission Guidelines

In this response, I’d like you to respond to the following:

In yourfirst paragraphanswering the following: In your view, is Victor justified in breaking his promise in making a companion for the monster, or does the monster have a better argument that Victor owes him a companion for casting him aside?

In yoursecond paragraph, back up your claim by finding, quoting, and explaining at least one logical fallacy in either the Victor’s or the monster’s arguments in the book. A “logical fallacy” is a type of argumentation that looks good on the surface, but in reality relies on faulty logic. Before writing this paragraph, make sure you haveread a brief article that goes into more detail about logical fallacies(Links to an external site.)and provides a list of common ones with examples (you don’t have to take the short quiz at the bottom unless you want to test yourself). Then,check out the brief video belowthat reviews common fallacies with additional examples:

Fallacies Video(Links to an external site.)

Criteria

Your response should betwo full paragraphs(roughly 5-6 sentences each). In your response, be sure toquote at least one sentence from the novelthat supports your reading. Your post is due on Thursday, 9/17 by 5:20 pm.

Your responses will be graded according to the three following criteria:

Argument

Organization

Writing and Mechanics

Answered Same DaySep 16, 2021

Answer To: Discussion Post #4 Many representations of monsters in literature, television, film, and popular...

Shreyashi answered on Sep 17 2021

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Victor breaking his promise, when he was asked to make a companion for the monster, was the right thing to do. I do not, hereby, mean that victor was right throughout the novel or that the monster was wrong throughout the process. But at that moment Victor, took the right decision. The reason is that the monster being so different faced hatred from humans that made him turn into a deadly monster, if there is a...

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Discussion Post #4 Many representations of monsters in literature, television, film, and popular culture are straightforward accounts of “good” vs. “evil”: a heroic knight, for instance, slays a...