Your thesis statement and paper must address both the literary qualities and the social issues as you evaluate the novel, Frankenstein.Only answer the questions you feel are the most relevant to the thesis statement you choose. Develop your essay so it has a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. Ensure that each of your claims is supported with valid evidence from the novel, Frankenstein, and at least three other credible external sources.3 Using proper MLA style, insert parenthetical citations and signal phrases for all borrowed information in addition to a Works Cited page for Frankenstein and your chosen external sources. Nature vs. Nurture The creature argues that had someone properly guided him, he would not have been so wretched. Frankenstein4 argues that the creature was evil to begin with, so it would have been useless to teach him at all. What are some current debates – especially in education – where these kinds of arguments still arise? How much of behavior of you think is based on nature (how a person IS) and how much is based on nurture (what a person LEARNS or EXPERIENCES)? What examples from the present support your opinion? What do you feel is the truth? Why? Hint: Develop a thesis that answers a question like this one: “How and how well does Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein address existing personality traits versus how a person is taught to act?” Header: Include a header in the upper left-hand corner of your writing assignment with the following information: Your first and last name Course Title (Composition II) Assignment name (Frankenstein Application Essay) Current Date Format: MLA-style source documentation and Works Cited5 Your last name and page number in the upper-right corner of each page Double-spacing throughout Standard font (Times New Roman, Calibri) Title, centered after heading 1″ margins on all sides Save the file using one of the following extensions: .docx, .doc, .rtf, or .txt Length: This assignment should be at least 750 words. Underline your thesis statement in the introductory paragraph.
