tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888438300076664400.post5005661638335931619..comments2014-12-09T17:25:07.561-08:00Comments on Words and Images: Human or Monster?Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16302919444091859459noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888438300076664400.post-73262367450963941562011-09-20T16:35:36.137-07:002011-09-20T16:35:36.137-07:00My response has two main components, one having to...My response has two main components, one having to do with argument, the other having to do with evidence. Your strength (which is the opposite of what I expect from most people at the start of a class) is with evidence. While the example of the monster-as-baby was relatively easy, you still handle it well; the example of the monster learning to do with fire is better demonstration of your ability to read and use the text with care.<br /><br />But what argument are you supporting? You are arguing that the monster is human because he needs support/help, because he adapts/learns, and because he is mortal. This isn't a very careful definition of what it means to be human. The problem is that, while this definition describes people (say, me), it also describes many, many animals (including, for example, my dog - who needs emotional and material support, who adapts and learns from her mistakes, and who is mortal).<br /><br />One thing the prompt asked you to do is explain why your definition is a good one. This definition is problematic at best - a definition of "human" which also describes dogs, dolphins, and chimpanzees needs to be revisited. That being said, you *do* show detailed and thoughtful attention to the text, providing nuanced support for an argument with inherent flaws.Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16302919444091859459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5888438300076664400.post-53888741054557602802011-09-17T15:25:16.135-07:002011-09-17T15:25:16.135-07:00Nice. You picked the same prompt and side that I d...Nice. You picked the same prompt and side that I did but used arguments and I didn't even think of. I particularly like the section comparing him to a child and needing to learn by trial and error. The part about life being precious was also very interesting. Comparing his creation to modern science was also a very good point.Christy McDonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10929906540973191576noreply@blogger.com