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The Trial of Victor Frankenstein

The Trial of Victor Frankenstein. Prologue. Arctic Region, early December, last year International Territory. Polar ice-caps melting Research vessels to investigate viability of Northwest Passage U.S. Icebreaker Healy enters Arctic circle .

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The Trial of Victor Frankenstein

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  1. The Trial of Victor Frankenstein

  2. Prologue

  3. Arctic Region, early December, last year International Territory • Polar ice-caps melting • Research vessels to investigate viability of Northwest Passage • U.S. Icebreaker Healy enters Arctic circle

  4. Arctic Region, mid December, last yearInternational Territory • U.S. Healy meets ship carrying European researchers in North Sea, above Arctic Circle. • Both vessels proceed toward North Pole • Ships follow route laid by Capt. Robert Walton in 1797

  5. Arctic Region, late December, last yearInternational Territory • Travel is slower than expected

  6. Arctic Region, late December, last yearInternational Territory Many strange and wondrous sights

  7. Arctic Region, late December, last yearInternational Territory • Indigenous people have constructed shrines to large “Man of the Ice” • Origin of “Man of the Ice” story unknown- fact? new religion? myth?

  8. Arctic Region, end of December, last yearInternational Territory • Ice impenetrable • Ships frozen • No Northwest Passage exists • Researchers follow overland route to find help

  9. Arctic Region, end of December, last yearInternational Territory • Three days after leaving ship, sled-dogs massacred • No Polar Bears in sight, no prints in snow • Remains left uneaten • Local Guides afraid “Man of the Ice” was offended

  10. Arctic Region, Early January, last yearInternational Territory Local guides abandon journey, leave researchers alone on ice Snow-blind, hungry, wandering aimlessly

  11. Arctic Region, Early January, last yearInternational Territory • Researchers wander toward mirage • Discover Large Blocks of Ice • Not a natural occurrence

  12. Arctic Region, Early January, last yearInternational Territory • Researchers find House of Ice

  13. Arctic Region, Early January, last yearInternational Territory Inside, house is empty, but recently inhabited

  14. Arctic Region, Early January, last yearInternational Territory • Inside, researchers find sleeping quarters with an Ice-Bed and fur blankets

  15. Arctic Region, Early January, last yearInternational Territory • Also inside, an Ice Sanctuary • Inside the Sanctuary, encased in a block of ice, a human body • The frozen human clutches a Journal in his hands

  16. Arctic Region, Early January, last yearInternational Territory • Three days later, research vessels break free from ice • Guided by an unknown light in the darkness, research vessels reach the House of Ice • Origin of guide-light unknown

  17. Arctic Region, Early January, last yearInternational Territory Footprints of large human found near source of Guide-Light Footprints vanish into distant ice fields Man-of-the-Ice never found

  18. Arctic Region, Mid January, last yearInternational Territory • Human frozen in block of ice is brought aboard vessel & thawed • Using techniques in Journal, researchers able to re-animate human • The person is Victor Frankenstein • Victor tells his story to shocked researchers

  19. The Trial

  20. Present DayRonald Reagan Federal BuildingU.S. District Court, Santa Ana, CA • U.S. Attorney, in conjunction with Interpol, file joint criminal suit against Victor Frankenstein • Alleged crimes: 1) Crimes Against God & Humanity 2) Murder (Vicarious Liability)

  21. Present DayU.S. District Court, Santa Ana, CA Crimes Against God & Humanity “The reproduction and creation of human beings is recognized as a sacred process in the Miracle of Life, and is best left unaltered by humankind, therefore, the artificial creation of humans in a laboratory setting is prohibited” This statute was adopted globally and retroactively by all member countries of the United Nations. It is known as “The Prometheus Article”

  22. Present DayU.S. District Court, Santa Ana, CA Murder (Vicarious Liability) The Intentional or Negligent Killing of another Human. It is alleged that Victor Frankenstein acted negligently, with gross disregard for consequences, and is vicariously liable (should share responsibility) for the deaths of the following persons: William Frankenstein: a minor Justine Moritz: an employee of the Frankenstein Household Henry Clerval: a friend and acquaintance Elizabeth Lavenza-Frankenstein: Defendant’s Spouse

  23. Present DayRonald Reagan Federal BuildingU.S. District Court, Santa Ana, CA Prosecution The U.S. Attorney is eager to prosecute and make an example of Victor in this landmark case, in order to deter others who might follow Victor’s work. Note: The U.S. Attorney has dubbed this case “The Prometheus File”

  24. Present DayRonald Reagan Federal BuildingU.S. District Court, Santa Ana, CA Defense His family fortunes long since depleted, Victor Frankenstein has asked the Court to appoint an attorney for his defense. Victor now maintains that he is a champion of humanity, a leader in the quest for knowledge, and that a conscientious third- party committed the murders of his own volition.

  25. Present DayRonald Reagan Federal BuildingU.S. District Court, Santa Ana, CA To conduct a fair and speedy trial, the U.S. Attorney and the United States District Court now request the assistance of this classroom for Prosecution and Defense. There are three phases of involvement: I. Pre-Trial II. Trial III. Jury Deliberation (note: participation in Trial Phase is contingent upon completion of all Pre-Trial work.)

  26. Present DayRonald Reagan Federal BuildingU.S. District Court, Santa Ana, CA I. Pre-Trial Phase 1. Discovery: gather evidence for use in trial 2. Pre-Trial Brief: short statement of support for either prosecution or defense. 3. Argument: Formal written argument for use in Trial.

  27. Present DayRonald Reagan Federal BuildingU.S. District Court, Santa Ana, CA I. Pre-Trial Phase Discovery: all students will gather evidence for both prosecution and defense for both counts alleged against Victor Frankenstein. -all evidence must be found in novel itself or from assigned class work. -you must gather evidence for both Prosecution and Defense, in order to anticipate your opponent’s best argument!

  28. Present DayRonald Reagan Federal BuildingU.S. District Court, Santa Ana, CA I. Pre-Trial Phase Pre-Trial Brief : the Pre-Trial Brief is a short written statement, no longer than ½ page, stating whether you support either the Prosecution or the Defense, based upon the evidence.

  29. Present DayRonald Reagan Federal BuildingU.S. District Court, Santa Ana, CA I. Pre-Trial Phase Argument : the Argument is a persuasive essay, two page minimum, stating your major points, supported by evidence, concluding that Victor Frankenstein should be found either: -Guilty of crimes alleged, or, -Innocent and acquitted of accusations against him. Note: it is crucial that facts be interpreted creatively for a convincing argument!

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