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5.21.2007

Reading Assignment #4 - Discussion Question B

Chapters 8 & 9 are due on Wednesday.

Is Victor justified in remaining silent about what he knows of William's death? Why or why not?

21 comments:

Felicia said...

Yes Victor is silent about William's death because he didn't want people to think he's crazy, because of the insanity he created that kills people.

Ceferina said...

Yes, Victor is satisfied in remaining silent about William's death because, even if he reveals what he knows and tells the others about his hideous creation more than likely they will not even believe him beacuse his story will seem so far-fetched and he would probably be labeled insane or a liar

Ashley said...

I don't think that he's justified because he knew the truth about the murder of his brother. No matter if it wouldn't have helped Justine, he would have had a clear conscience that he made an effort to save her life. Even if they would have thought he was a madman.

mechi said...

I believe Victor was not justified when he did not speak up, because even as crazy as it sounds he created the monster,and he should stand up for what he created. He was the one who wanted to be name "its" creator so why is he so afraid to said who killed his own brother. Now someone who was innocent was going to get killed, becaus he is such a chicken to stand up for himself.

Natasha said...

Victor is not justified in remaining silent because there is a chance that the monster did kill his youngest brother. The monster could also be the reason why Justine is wrongfully accused.

Tiffany said...

I think that Victor is not justified in remaining silent about what he knows about William's death because it is not right to let someone else take the fall for something that someone else did. Even though he doesn't know that his monster did it for a fact he should still tell them so Justine doesn't get blamed for something she may not have done.

♥sarah♥ said...

No. He is justified. He wants to find the murderer and kill him. Or atleast try to. He hates him very fervently.

Matilda said...

I don't think that he is justified in staying silent he should have told the people all that he knew.

Cindy said...

No, Victor is not justified in remaining silent about what he knows of William's death because he knows that Justine is innocent. Also that he is almost positive that his creation killed his little brother.

najlah said...

Victor is justified in being silent about William's death because he doesnt truly know if it was truly the Monster who killed him. If he were to tell anyone about the monster than they would probably think of him as insane. Also he probably would of thought that if he did tell anyone, and if it were true, then he would lose the people he love, for he was the one who created the monster.

Cristina said...

Victor isn't justified in remaining silent about William's death because although they may not believe him, other people should be warned of the creature. Once other people begin dying, others will know that Victor wasn't lying. This could just help them be aware that a dangerous creature is on the prowl.

Karina said...

I think that Victor is not justified in remaining silent about what he knows about William's death because other people are getting blamed for mistake that they were not involved in , and i really do not think its fair

Micileen said...

He's not justified, those things he thought in court about how no one would believe him and they would think he was crazy was jus to make him self feel better about not doing anything so people wouldnt blame him. Victor is a coward and let a poor girl die to help himself.

Tikz said...

Victor is not justified in remaining silent about what he knows about William's death because an innocent girl(Justine) was executed because he remained silent. He should have said something because now even more people maybe in danger of Tera Reid.

Emily said...

I think Victor is justified about remaining silent about his brothers death because regardless if he had told people about his creation of the monster aka simon they would think he has gone crazy and not belive him anyway. yeah it wasnt fair for Justine to die but even if victor had told people about the monster i believe the still would have killed Justine

McGill said...

Yes, he is justified in remaining silet about what he knows about Victor's death. He doesn't want anyone to know that he was the one who created the devilish monster who killed Victor. He is too upset, and doesn't want to get blamed for the death that was accidental.

Kaela said...

I don't think Victer is justified for remaining silent about his brother's death because for one he is betraying his family. Also he could have prevented Justine's death if he confessed about his creation. Also, he opened the door for more murders, such as Henry's.

jmurph said...

Yes, Victor is satisified about not saying abuthing about William's death because people would think he is insane. Victor can't mention anything about the monster he created because nobody would believe him and they would make him reposible for the deaths, if they ever found out what the monster did.

ressee said...

yes, victor does remain silent about williams death because he doesn't want people to think that he is insane and have to tell people that he created a monster that kills people.

Jennifer said...

yes hes justified because then everyone will find out about his creation. Also because then his family would think he has gone insane.

Manuela said...

victor is justified in remaining silent because he doesn't want anyone to know he had anything to do with it or what he created.