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 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.

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

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

Research, cont. 4th- interview- geneticist, counselors,

Mrs. Sawicki, a college professor at GTC

5th- medical articles- changing sex, choosing features, mistakes

Outline

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

Outline II. Frankenstein examples

• A. Victor’s creation 1. motives

2. ProcessIII. Victor’s Results from playing God a. Victor’s response

b. Victor’s miseryc. Victor’s regret

IV. Monster’s Resultsa. Confusionb. Destructionc. Rage

V. Moonstonea. Ezra Jenningsb. opiumc. Risk to Franklin Blake

VI. Poem- An Essay on Man – Alexander PopeVIII. Geneticists

a. motivesb. process

VIIII. Geneticists results from playing God

a. examplesb. after effects

X. Make the connection between Frankenstein and geneticistsX. Conclusion

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 In Chapter two, Victor studies outdated psychology- dad reacts badly (p. 46).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/irrationally1. In Chapter three, describes how he found the body parts.

2. Chapter four describes the creature’s appearance and Victor’s reaction.

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