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I do not believe that the monster deserves sympathy from the reader because of his cruel actions towards Victor. Although the monster only wants Victor to create a mate for him, to share affection with, he kills innocent lives to avenge his poor lifestyle. The monster executes the murders on purpose, as he warns Victor that his hours will be passed, "in dread and misery" (124). In the end Victor wanted to take back the wrongs he did, however the monster does not allow him to change for the better. Therefore, the monster does not deserve the reader's sympathy.

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I believe that the monster earns sympathy from the reader because it yearns for love and affection, just as humanity does. For instance, Shelly emphasizes this idea with Safie and Felix. Felix is unhappy until he is reunited with his lover. The monster does not understand why society reject him. He longed for a mate, however Victor failed him and he continued to make Victor's life hell until he died. The reader can especially sympathize with the monster when he says that "even that enemy of God and man had friends and associates in his desolation," however the monster is "alone" (165). The monster gains sympathy when he says this because the devil is a creature so wicked and mischievous, with only bad intentions, yet he has companions. However, the monster is good and yet he remains alone.

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I believe that Victor Frankenstein is the true antagonist of chapters 10-12. Upon finding the monster, Frankenstein has malicious intentions. The monster pleads with Victor to make him a kind being. The monster is calm when Victor "sprang on him, impelled by all the feelings which can arm one being against the existence of another" (pg 68). The monster admits to have suffered and Frankenstein simply wants to increase his misery. The monster enlightens the reader with Victor's intentions when he tells Victor that he, his "creator, detest and spurn [him], thy creature, to whom [he] is bound by ties only dissoluble by the annihilation of one of [them]. [His] purpose to kill [him]"(68). Therefore, the monster is saying that Victor cannot get rid of him, unless he kills him. However, the monster only wishes to change for the better. Victor is caught up with his emotions and becomes the true monster.

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I believe that the monster that Victor Frankenstein created is the protagonist of chapters 10-12. Although it is unexpected, Shelly makes the monster an intelligent, sympathetic creature. The monster tells Victor that he is a "fallen angel, whom thou drivest from joy for no misdeed. Everywhere I see bliss, from which I alone am irrevocably excluded. I was benevolent and good; misery made me a fiend. Make me happy, and I shall again be virtuous" (pg. 69). The monster murders as a result of the hatred Victor feels towards him, the fear society has, and the fact that he is banished. The monster is not the true villain because he is merely Victor's creation and his character is molded from society's corrupt ways. He wishes to enjoy life, and stop the torment he has caused. Victor has the power to change things but he is filled with hatred and only wishes to kill the monster.

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Henry and Victor are depicted as passionate and experimental men. In chapter two, Shelley informs the reader that “Henry Clerval was a boy of singular talent and fancy. He loved enterprise, hardship, and even danger for its own sake. He composed heroic songs, and began to write many a tale of enchantment and knightly adventure. He tried to make us act plays and to enter into masquerades, in which characters were drawn from the heroes…” The previous quote shows the interest Henry partakes in notions that he is passionate about and it displays his desire to further engage himself to enhance, not only his, but others’ way of perceiving a particular topic. Victor also possesses the same characteristics; Victor did not correspond with his family members and “he seemed to have lost all soul or sensation but for” his project. Victor’s extreme actions enhance his demonstrated passion toward experimenting with “his pursuit.” * Jasmine Boothe

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Mary Shelley portrays Victor and Henry as individuals concerned for others. However, the depth in which Victor and Henry’s feelings for people is different. When Victor encounters Henry, he is enlightened and states “it gives me the greatest delight to see you; but tell me how you left my father, brothers, and Elizabeth.” Although Victor disregards interactions among his family located in Geneva, he still cares and is concern about his family’s well-being and announces his worry for his kin when Henry arrives. Yet, Victor does not have self-motivation to check on his family (although he is concern for them). Henry request that since he “restored life to Victor,” that Victor writes a letter to his father and cousin. Nevertheless, “instead of studying, as Henry promised himself, he has been consumed in Victor’s sick room.” Henry selfless cured Victor of his nervous fever and health Victor to be able “of observing outward objects with any kind of pleasure.” *from Jasmine Boothe

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Throughout chapter five and six, Shelly makes a point to contrast Victor and Henry's characters. Although both Victor and Henry are both intelligent, Victor fails to balance his life with education, family, and his social life. Victor tells Henry that he has been "so deeply engaged in one occupation, that [he has] not allowed [himself] sufficient rest" (pg. 37). Henry on the other hand is able to care for Victor while he is weak and ill, and then focus on his studies. In addition, Victor is secretive, while Henry is not and he respects his friends privacy, showing that Henry is a noble man. Victor states that he loves his friend "yet [he] could never persuade [him]self to confide to [Henry] that event which was so often present to [his] recollection. . ." (pg 43).

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In the beginning of Chapter five Victor presents himself to be reclusive, dependent, and much more weak than Henry: physically and mentally. Victor states that he is "in reality very ill; and surely nothing but the unbounded and unremitting attentions of [his] friend could have restored [him] to life" (pg 39). Without Henry, Victor would have surely gone mad, and lost touch with his family. Henry takes the time out of his life to care for Victor at his time of need. Henry is therefore compassionate and understanding, attributes that Victor does not display. Henry does not question Victor about his troubles. "Henry rejoiced in [Victor's] gaiety, and sincerely sympathised in [his] feelings: he exerted himself to amuse [Victor], while he expressed the sensations that filled his soul" (pg 45).

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I disagree. Protectionism actually encourages job growth in the country. Protectionism promotes the development of basic capabilities countries have to produce goods and services competently by providing them with a secure market during the period of development. Therefore, the economy is at a better place, with a low unemployment rate and the people can then afford the higher prices. It is overall much more beneficial, and it is in the country's best interest to practice protectionism rather than free trade.

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In today’s troubling economy, with the rising unemployment rates, protectionism is definitely the better option to choose. Protectionism is usually used to encourage job growth in the country. The main advantage of protectionism is that it promotes development of basic capabilities countries have to produce goods and services competently by providing them with a secure market during the period of development. Also, protectionism protects the local industry from monopolistic competition from large and powerful overseas competitors, who may indulge in unfair practices.

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