“scaffold this and simplyfy it 2.1.2a | Guided Practice: Comparing Choices and Consequences Victor created life. Then he walked away. What happens when ambition ignores responsibility? In Frankenstein, both Victor and the Monster face moments that define their paths. Victor’s choices—driven by ambition, fear, and curiosity—directly shape the world around him. The Monster, forced to respond to abandonment, cruelty, and rejection, makes choices that reveal moral and emotional complexity. By comparing their decisions side by side, we can see how action, inaction, and responsibility create consequences not only for the individual but for everyone around them. Instructions Follow the directions below to complete the activity. Read the passages below before completing the chart. Annotate as you go. Victor’s Creation — Frankenstein, Chapter 5 It was on a dreary night of November that I beheld the accomplishment of my toils. With an anxiety that almost amounted to agony, I collected the instruments of life around me, that I might infuse a spark of being into the lifeless thing that lay at my feet. I saw the dull yellow eye of the creature open; it breathed hard, and a convulsive motion agitated its limbs... I had worked hard for nearly two years, for the sole purpose of infusing life into an inanimate body. But now that I had finished, the beauty of the dream vanished, and breathless horror and disgust filled my heart. The Monster’s Abandonment — Frankenstein, Chapter 11 It is with considerable difficulty that I remember the original era of my being; all the events of that period appear confused and indistinct. A strange multiplicity of sensations seized me, and I saw, felt, heard, and smelt at the same time... No distinct ideas occupied my mind; all was confused. I felt light, and hunger, and thirst, and darkness; innumerable sounds rang in my ears, and on all sides various scents saluted me: the only object that I could distinguish was the bright moon, and I fixed my eyes on that with pleasure. Step 1 | Track Choices and Outcomes Identify 3–5 key choices made by Victor and the resulting consequences, and 3–5 key choices made by the Monster and the resulting consequences. Include specific quotes or paraphrases from the text. • For each entry, focus on cause and effect: What decision does the character make? What is the immediate and long-term result? Tip: Think about the ripple effect. Victor and the Monster are linked—one’s choices create consequences that force the other to respond. Victor Frankenstein — Choices & Consequences Victor’s Choice / Decision Quote or Paraphrase (evidence) Immediate & Long-Term Consequences The Monster — Choices & Consequences The Monster’s Choice / Decision Quote or Paraphrase (evidence) Immediate & Long-Term Consequences Cause-and-Effect Chain — How do Victor’s choices force the Monster to respond? Victor’s Action (Cause) → Monster’s Response (Effect / new Cause) → Consequence for Both (Ripple Effect) Step 2 | Reflect on the Ripple Effect After completing the chart, write a 5–7 sentence paragraph reflecting on your findings. Address: • How do Victor and the Monster differ in how they make decisions? • How do their choices affect themselves and others? • What does this comparison teach you about ambition, responsibility, or moral decision-making? My Reflection Paragraph (5–7 sentences):”