Frankenstein: a sin or crime
Not what you're looking for?
From Reading Chapters 12-15 can you help with a respond to these discussion questions: (short responses)Thanks
DQ 5:
1. In your opinion, is Frankenstein guilty of a sin or crime? What is it?
2. Throughout Frankenstein's account, he indicates that none of what happened was his fault - that it was destiny or fate. How do you feel about this? Do you believe you are in charge of your actions, or is there such a thing as "Fate" which is beyond your control?
Purchase this Solution
Solution Summary
Short paragraphs examining whether doctor Frankenstein committed a crime or sin.
Solution Preview
1. I believe that Frankenstein was guilty of a sin. He did do some criminal acts by today's standards such as grave robbing and endangering the public but his main act of animating an inanimate thing is more of a sin that a crime. Labeling an act as a since is difficult in that it depends on your moral context. The act of bringing dead flesh to life has the possibility of greatly contributing to society but the outcome of a raging monster who's ...
Purchase this Solution
Free BrainMass Quizzes
Introduction to Myths
These five questions will test your basic knowledge about myths.
Subject and Verb Agreement
For writing to sound intelligent and correct, one must make sure to have their subjects and verbs agree in number (i.e. singular or plural). For each of the following sentences, choose the correct verb or verb phrase to complete the sentence.
19th Century American prose authors
Test your knowledge of American prose writers of the 19th Century. Use this quiz to brush up on your familiarity of major titles and writers.
The Lie Factor – Finding Truth in Graphs, Graphics and Writing
In order for a piece of writing to be valid, its information must be factual. This belief translates into its graphics as well. “Academic Research and Writing”, by Linda Bergmann, presents information detailing how and why it is important for graphics to display honest information. It additionally provides methodologies that readers can use to decipher truth in graphs, graphics and writing, and create their own. This quiz tests students on this information.
Introduction to Homophones
Strong writing skills are important in the educational and professional worlds. One common mistake made by some people is the lack of understanding homophones. This quiz gives a brief introduction of the definition with some examples.