Debate- Dr. Frankenstein was not at fault for his monster's murders

Debate- Dr. Frankenstein was not at fault for his monster's murders

Frankenstein, the scientist, was not at fault for the monster’s murders.

Our Points
+ Victor did not create the monster to kill. He had good intentions. “My spirits were elevated by the enchanting appearance of nature; the past was blotted from my memory, the present was tranquil, and the future gilded by bright rays of hope and anticipations of joy.” Victor was pursuing science and the creation of life.
+ The monster, however, did plan to kill. He said “I’ll be with you on your wedding night.
+ The monster killed with madness, shown by his smile as he stooped over Elizabeth’s dead body.
+ Victor chased down the monster so it would stop killing. He went to the North pole after it!

Possible Counterpoints
+ Monster had not planned to kill William; he was overcome with rage.
+ Monster did not have malice. He attempted to be kind and helpful at first. Also he showed remorse for killing.
+ Victor started creating a second monster, knowing the first one killed people.

Solutions
+ Although he did not plan the first murder, the rest was a systematic killing spree.
+ Just because the monster tried to be virtuous at first does not justify any thing. The road to Hell is paved with good intentions. The monster went on a killing spree to make Frankenstein feel the way he does, in other words, revenge.
+ Victor started creating the second one so the monster would stop killing people.

Opposition’s possible points
+ Victor neglected the monster.
+ Victor did not tell the true story behind William’s murder.
+ When talking to the monster, he contemplates that he is responsible.
+ Victor did not keep his promise to make a mate for the monster. He did not think of the possible consequences (Henry getting hurt).

Counterpoints
+ Victor is not the only one who neglected him. Society as a whole did. Besides, the monster was self-thinking and had a conscience, as proved by his remorse over William’s death and after stealing food.
+ If Victor explained the...