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What is a Monster?

What is a Monster?. By Mrs. Casey. Choosing a Topic. After reading the book, I went back and reviewed what bothered me. 1. Victor playing God 2. Monster’s arrogance I feel #2 is a direct result of #1

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What is a Monster?

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  1. What is a Monster? By Mrs. Casey

  2. Choosing a Topic After reading the book, I went back and reviewed what bothered me. 1. Victor playing God 2. Monster’s arrogance I feel #2 is a direct result of #1 I read the Introduction by the author and reviewed her background and motives; I don’t agree with her. Therefore, I am choosing “Playing God” as my topic.

  3. 5W- H Who is the monster? Anyone who plays God (geneticists, cosmetic surgeons, teachers, politicians- these are possible targets, but I am choosing genetics) What is the monster? Changing what is natural (my worldview plays a part here) When? Late 20th. 21st centuries. Where? Public, labs, hospitals, dr.offices Why? Ego, power How? By altering what is god-given

  4. Begin Research 1st: Frankenstein- list examples from the book (Victor’s motives, feelings, relationship with the monster; the monster’s existence, feelings, etc.) 2nd- What novel supports my topic? Moonstone by Wilkie Collins- the Indian doctor(Ezra Jennings) uses opium to solve the crime at the peril of Mr. Franklin Blake 3rd- What poem supports my topic? “Barbie Doll”; Rime of the Ancient Mariner

  5. Research, cont. 4th- interview- geneticist, counselors, Mrs. Sawicki, a college professor at GTC 5th- medical articles- changing sex, choosing features, mistakes

  6. Outline Intro a. It is clear there is a God. All cultures believe this. b. Playing God has severe consequences. c. Genetics- the dangers and missteps Thesis statement: As shown in Frankenstein and in misery of man, playing God is the ultimate form of a monster.

  7. Outline • II. Frankenstein examples • A. Victor’s creation • 1. motives 2. Process III. Victor’s Results from playing God a. Victor’s response b. Victor’s misery c. Victor’s regret IV. Monster’s Results a. Confusion b. Destruction c. Rage V. Moonstone a. Ezra Jennings b. opium c. Risk to Franklin Blake VI. Poem- An Essay on Man – Alexander Pope VIII. Geneticists a. motives b. process VIIII. Geneticists results from playing God a. examples b. after effects X. Make the connection between Frankenstein and geneticists X. Conclusion

  8. II. Frankenstein • A. Victor’s motives are selfish & irrational • 1. In Chapter two, Victor studies outdated psychology- dad reacts badly (p. 46). Keeps studying despite father’s p.o.v. • 2. When M. Krempe shares the same p.o.v. as Victor’s father, Victor responds irrationally, judging the prof. on his appearance. B. Victor plays God by acting selfishly/irrationally 1. In Chapter three, describes how he found the body parts. 2. Chapter four describes the creature’s appearance and Victor’s reaction.

  9. Frankenstein, con’t. • III. Negative consequences based on Victor playing God • A. Victor’s reaction to the creature- Ch. Four, page 60. • B. Description of Victor’s feelings toward his creation (same chapter). • C. Monster’s reactions: confusion (Ch. 4), rage (killing William, Ch. 5/killing Clerval Ch. 9

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