Task based on Frankenstein novel
You are going to stage a mock trial where the acussed is going to be Victor Frankenstein for the charges of negligence, malpractice, and emotional and physical distress. The trial, like the novel, can have science-fiction or fantasy elements. The case will be heard in civil court, where a suit is brought by one individual (plaintiff) against another (defendant), whereas in criminal court, the case is between the state (prosecution) and the defendant.
Court
You will be divided into 2 groups, Defendants (FOR) and Prosecution attorneys (AGAINST) each group must develop the arguments according to your position
Roles in the court
Defendants (FOR):
Prosecution attorneys (AGAINST):
Accused: Victor Frankenstein
Bailiff
Jury:
Accused: a person or persons charged in a court of law with a crime, offense, etc.
Prosecuting attorney: a government official who conducts criminal prosecutions on behalf of the state
Defense counsel: a lawyer who is in charge of defending an accused in the court
Witness: a close observer; someone who looks at something
Bailiff: He/she is the person who keeps order in the court
Guilty: responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act; or marked by guilt; "guilty of murder"
Glossary
Negligence: failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances. Carelessness.
Malpractice: a wrongful act that the actor had no right to do; improper professional conduct; "he charged them with electoral malpractices"
Distress: psychological suffering
Verdict: the finding or decision of a jury on the matter submitted to it in trial.
Vocabulary for debates and Discussion
When you want to state an opinion:
- In my opinion____
- I think that_____
- I feel that______
- I believe that______
- It seems to me that________
- If you ask me_____
- I'd say that_______
- The point is________
- As I see it_______
- I'd say that______
- The point is______
When you want someone to repeat or explain:
- I don't understand what you mean
- Would you explain that, please?
- I'm sorry, but I didn't understand your point.
- Could you give an example?
- What do you mean by_____?
When you want to agree with someone:
- You're right
- I think so, too
- I agree with you
- You could be right
- I couldn't agree more
- That's a good point
- I couldn't agree more
- I see what you mean
- That's just what I was thinking
- I agree entirely
- You know, that's exactly what I think
When you want to disagree with someone (in ascending order of formality):
- Yes, but_____
- I disagree
- That's not the point
- No, I think you're wrong
- Up to a point, but________
- Yes, that's quite true, but_____
- I'm not sure I quite agree
- Well, you have a point there, but_____
- Perhaps, but don't you think that_____
- I see what you mean, but________
How to build arguments
In order to carry out the trial, it is necessary to write your arguments before the discussion, so how are you going to write your arguments?
First of all, it is necessary to have a thesis statement which will be the main point of your argument.
Example of thesis statement:
Victor Frankenstein is guilty because he was an irresponsible scientist.
Then, it is important to support your point of view with facts. Facts are statements that can be proven by direct experience or objective verification; they can be the result of research or investigation.
Supporting Points
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Examples
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1.Victor Frankenstein committed several illegal acts
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a.VF stole corpses
b.VF made experiments that were not allowed by the scientific community
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Finally, expressions to support your point of view are used to organize your ideas in a logical way.
In my opinion, …
To begin with, …
First of all, …
According to some studies, …
As far as I'm concerned, …
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Use these expressions to introduce your first point.
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Furthermore, …
More importantly, …
Above all else, …
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Use these expressions to connect your points and to show your most important points.
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For example,
For instance,
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Use these expressions to introduce examples or facts.
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In summary, I want to point out that …
In conclusion, …
Therefore, …
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Use these expressions to conclude your ideas.
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Example of an argument:
In my opinion, Victor Frankenstein is guilty because he was an irresponsible scientist.First of all, VF stole parts of dead people or paid for the corpses. Furthermore, VF made experiments that were not allowed by the scientific community, being such experiments illegal. Another reason... And above all else, ... In conclusion,...
Assignment:Write down your thesis statement, supporting points and examples as shown in the chart. Then, publish this exercise in comments. It must be ready for next class!
In my opinion Victor Frankenstein is innocent, he is one of the best scientists of the world and his aim has always been the search of knowledge for the humanity, for the welfare of us. As you should know science is about making mistakes, and learning from them, so Victor has to be in a laboratory instead of a jail. Therefore what he has discovered is a great step in our history and if we gave him the opportunity to continue his studies I am sure that he will create new and better things for us.
ResponderEliminarIn my opinion Victor Frankenstein is innocent, he is one of the best scientists of the world and his aim (has) HAD always been the search of knowledge for the humanity, for the welfare of ALL OF us. As you should know science is about making mistakes, and learning from them, so Victor has to be in a laboratory instead of a jail. Therefore what he has discovered is a great step in our history and if we gave him the opportunity to continue his studies I am sure that he will create new and better things for us.
EliminarGOOD ARGUMENTS JUAN BUT YOU DIDN'T WRITE AN ORGANIZED ESSAY
In my personal opinion Victor Frankenstein was an incredible scientist who was in favour of development, always thought in the future of the medicine world and we have to take in count that many of the unbelievable things we have, have been created by errors or crazy ideas of people. He has my admiration for that but the matter here is that he failed in some aspects as human ethics and also he was working at the same time he was dealing with mental problems by himself; Such ever for his obsession with be a life giver.
ResponderEliminarFor instances, his dear professor Waldmann advised him about how dangerous might be the result of the experiments but VF ignored that words and never mind the memory or respect for his died tutor. Nevertheless, VF didn't understand the meaning of the piece of advices that his professor gave because he was blinded and had his mind in another dimension. Thus VF carried out a lot of irresponsible and negligent acts in order to do experiments no permitted by Waldmann.
Summarising my ideas, I declare Victor Frankenstein guilty for his acts (create a monster) and over all for not notify the authorities about the dangerous situation in order to take control of that or at least get free of some culpabilities. Now he has to take the blame for the killings.
In my personal opinion, Victor Frankenstein was an incredible scientist who was in favour of development, always thought in the future of the medicine world and we have to take inTO ACcount that many of the unbelievable things we have, have been created by errors or crazy ideas of people. He has my admiration for that but the matter here is that he failed in some aspects as human ethics and also he was working at the same time he was dealing with mental problems by himself; Such ever ???for his obsession with be a life giver.
EliminarFor instance(s), his dear professor Waldmann advised him about how dangerous (might be) the result of the experiments might be but VF ignored (that) THOSE words and never mind the memory or respect for his (died) DEAD tutor. Nevertheless, VF didn't understand the meaning of the piece of advices that his professor gave HIM because he was blind(ed) and had his mind in another dimension. Thus VF carried out a lot of irresponsible and negligent acts in order to do experiments no permitted by Waldmann.
Summarising my ideas, I declare Victor Frankenstein guilty for his acts (create a monster) and over all for not notifyING the authorities about the dangerous situation in order to take control of that or at least get free of some culpabilities. Now he has to (take the blame for) BEAR THE BRUNT OF the killings.
GREAT ESSAY!
No doubt that VF is an amazing scientist, a very studious person and eager to discover all that is indecipherable for the people. However, in his quest to achieve it, he made many mistakes, very irresponsible acts for which he is accused for negligence. First of all, VF violated natural law by combining parts of human beings. Furthermore, he had no idea how his invention would act and feel, instead of keeping near of him this being, he left him to his own devices, preferred to evade any responsibility. For example, after created the creature, VF abandoned him, leaving his creation feeling confused. For this, the creature becomes full of hate and seeks revenge on VF. Another reason is that he was warned about what could happen, Professor Waldmann told him how risky it could be create life but he didn't care and he went ahead.
ResponderEliminarIn conclusion, VF should be punish for what he did because of his creation many people was murdered without any reason.
In my opinion Victor is innocent, because he is a great scientist and progress in science was very significant.
ResponderEliminarScience and experimentation have their big mistakes but these mistakes are what make you discover great things and great advances are met and so things will improve.
Example: Fleming who discovered penicillin for his clutter in your work. Errors that change humanity.
the point is that this great discovery you should not lock, it should be given a conducive space for experiments and do not get out of hand.
Victor Frankenstein was an excellent scientist, who searched to develop their skills to improve the society, but those good intentions ended in horrible situations.
ResponderEliminarIn my opinion Victor Frankenstein is guilty, at first he stole the research of Dr. Waldman, even when the doctor warned him how awful it could be to develop this research. Victor stole dead bodies in order to conduct their research. Victor Frankenstein fails consider their professional conduct while working on his research making a type of human being who had feelings and thoughts.
Victor Frankenstein was blinded by the science; he forgot his human side, which began with a desire for human procreation ended in a disaster with many deaths.
I think that Victor is innocent. Anything that the people say is crazy. I really believe that he was a great scientific, in any moment he was an irresponsible, and he never desired to abandon him. VF only wanted to improve her knowledge and help to humanity to resolve medicine and science relevant problems.
ResponderEliminarHis discoveries were awesome, he finished the discoveries of the secret of the life, and his intentions were not evils. He knew that in his hands had a dangerous instrument if someone wanted to use it for evil purposes, but VF only used his knowledge to discover and help to medicine, and he only did that. In the moment of the Monsters birth, he was completely sure that he will create the most beautiful creature, but in this moment he felt fear, and when VF saw his son, he believed that his son could kill him, and Vf ran like when a person follows his instincts.
DANIELA ORTIZ BEDOYA
ResponderEliminarIn my opinion Victor Frankenstein is guilty becuase he did experiments that he was not authorized to did it and when you are working in a company you have to enforce policies and standards and he broke the rules.although he did incredible experiments,but we live in a society and we have to respect laws.
In my opinion Victor Frankenstein is guilty becuase he did experiments that he was not authorized to (did) MAKE (it) THEM and when you are working in a company you have to enforce policies and standards and he broke the rules.although he did incredible experiments,but we live in a society and we have to respect laws.
EliminarVERY SHORT ARGUMENTS DANIELA!
To begin with Victor Frankenstein was an excellent song, brother,husband and studient. He wanted to perform his dream with his family and his studies. Is important to consider that he was an excellent person that wanted to learn.
ResponderEliminarMore importantly; he was a applied scientist. For example the long week that the was reading all the paper of his professor, the long day help the professor in the work and the log days and nights work in his proyect. Why?...only one reason; he was to find the secret and meaning of life.
So, should we consider it as a illegalt act?
The wrongs in a work not do the act as illegal act. He no ciolate the rule, he not wanted do hazard or bad.
Therefore, Victor Frankenstein is innocent.
In my opinion Victor Frankenstein is innocent; he was a good scientist and intended to continue with the investigation of their teacher in order to make a discovery that could serve something good for humanity. He did not know what could be the possible consequences of their experiment, let alone that this would destroy his family. I also think he is innocent and is a very courageous person and that endangered the lives of his family and those who loved him by refusing to give a wife the monster, and try at all times to amend the consequences that his research had produced. To my Víctor Frankenstein is innocent.
ResponderEliminarI believe that Victor Frankenstein is guilty because he challenged the power of nature, he tried to create life. After he achieved his objective, he rejects and leaves his invention.
ResponderEliminarWhen Victor discovered the Waldmann's investigation and remembered the light that he saw before, he became ambitious for power to create life. But nevertheless, his experiment didn't work as he thought. Also, he didn't trie to improve it, he only rejects it and he leaves him adrift.
When a creature born, it needs that the creator educate it and teach it how to be; but Victor didn't do it. In consequence, the monster began to hate him. Then, the creature asked for a family, to be included in the society, but Frankenstein isn't permitted it. The monster developed feelings of hatred, anger and resentment cretaed by a permanent rejection of an intolerant society to different.
The revenge takes over the monster and the hatred of Victor towards the monster triggered drastic situations that lead to death of Victor.
The point is Victor is guilty, he is accused of abandonment, abuse of power, ignorance and rejection of a different creature; violating the rights to a family, social inclusion and among others.
In my opinion Dr. Victor Frankenstein is guilty because he committed certain criminal acts in the name of science. To begin: I steal the investigation (research) of the teacher Waldman overcoat knowing that the teacher wanted his destruction to the moment of his death; in addition I steal corpses, there did experimentation with human beings which is prohibited by the ethical implications that this carries and not less importantly his acts brought misfortune to the family and with it the death of several of his members, for example the unjust execution of the lady Justine and the death of his wife, the lady Elizabeth in the night of his wedding to hands of the "monster" that I believe.
ResponderEliminarIn summary, I want to point out that the doctor Victor Frankenstein not only is guilty of creating the abomination, also he is guilty of not having taken the responsibility that this creation was carrying as the care and education of his invention. In conclusion the doctor is irresponsible, thieving, fearful unable to carry the weight that he carries to have this power of creation; for this he must fulfill a sentence (condemnation) as payment of his acts.
In my opinion the creator (Victor Frankenstein) must be responsible for their creation and the consequences unforeseen, because he ignored the warnings of his teacher and the boundaries of ethics and morality, as for instance the indiscriminate use of body parts without the consent of the deceased; furthermore defy the laws of nature playing God. It should be noted that this doesn’t make innocent to the creation, because in one part, it developed enough consciousness to differentiate between good and evil. In summary, I want to point out that Victor Frankenstein is totally guilty of his acts and indirectly responsible of the acts of his creation
ResponderEliminarAlthough their intentions for the future as a doctor were very good, in my opinion, VF is guilty because their acts are inmorables and irresponsibility within the family as scientific. To begin with, he performed experiments without consulting your tutor and illegally, lying to through false promises only by their greed to know the secret of life, even though you have been warned it was a mistake to find out. More importantly, after the experiment and find out what he had done wrong, she left him at the mercy of the world, without daring to think how dangerous it was and the consequences it would bring.
ResponderEliminarTherefore, he brought about the death of their friends, family, and other innocent people hands of its creation. Really worth doing this? Although we have good ideas, we must carefully think the consequences could bring, and much more the case about creating life, something that goes far beyond our view.
In conclusion, I declare to VF as guilty for not having questioned the consequences of his experiment first, bringing unnecessary deaths, he being done, albeit indirectly, fully responsible for the acts of that creation.
in my opinion victor frankestein was innocent because he only wanted find the life secrets as other scientists, a great example of these scientists is Leonardo Davinci that also had some research where usurps the graves for investigate the human body, maybe these acts are very serious in a religious comunity, that always has been the executioner acts of science, always the moral humanity judge the acts that can not understand but ignore that these acts are the humanity progress in search of a great future. If such acts as : Frankestein history, Davinci research, the war evolution, would not have existed our world with all technology and knowledge that have today.
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