The Tragedy of Frankenstein

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California State University, Chico
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BCOM 300W | Communication in Business
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2024
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Our Assigned Position: Victor Frankenstein is primarily to blame for the tragedies in Frankenstein. Other Side’s Claim: The creature is to blame because he chose violence and murder after being rejected. Our Side’s 1st Claim: Victor Frankenstein abandoned his creation, which led to the creature’s feelings of rejection and vengeance. ● Evidence: After bringing the creature to life, Victor immediately fled, leaving him to fend for himself (Chapter 5). ● Counterclaim: The creature chose violence, but his actions were driven by neglect and loneliness caused by Victor. Our Side’s 2nd Claim: Victor’s refusal to create a companion for the creature worsened the situation and directly led to more tragedy. ● Evidence: The creature begged Victor for a mate, promising to leave humanity alone, but Victor destroyed the second creature (Chapter 20). ● Counterclaim: Victor claimed that creating another creature would be dangerous, but his refusal ultimately led to the creature’s murderous rage. Counterargument: Even though the creature committed terrible acts, he was a product of Victor’s irresponsibility and lack of empathy. ● Counterevidence: The creature showed kindness initially, such as helping the De Lacey family, but turned violent only after repeated rejection. Exit Ticket: The strongest argument was that Victor’s abandonment led to the creature’s isolation and anger. It showed that the creature was not inherently evil but was shaped by circumstances beyond his control.