Asher.Period 1.Team 8.Edwardian Synthesis!

To differentiate, immorality categorizes a being that pursues dishonorable and loathsome activities. An amoral being chooses to disregard the stigma of morality altogether; he or she pays no attention to the so-called “right” or “wrongness” of their deeds. Violation as retribution should always be considered immoral. If one were to be wronged by another, does that automatically grant the wronged a chance for retribution? Fortunately, society today has highly evolved since the times of Machiavelli, and even Nietsche. Violence, in any shape of form does nothing but cause harm to those involved as well as to those associated, such as family. Although performed to create peace and settle arising conflicts, war is a never ending thirst for power. Can killing thousands and thousands of innocent people truly be considered amoral? Some may argue that war is another tactic for protection or defense. To some extent, war may be seen as a way for two opposing sides to save themselves and protect their nation. Today and for some time, the United States has been lodged in an ongoing battle with Iraq and other Middle Eastern Nations. This constant brutal violence shed onto both sides will not cease until either a peace agreement or total annihilation occurs. At this rate, annihilation may seem to be inevitable. We look at violence, or war, as a means of safety and as a mechanism for self-defense. Although we are killing the innocent, we justify our means by acting out of defense. In the well known novel, Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley, the monster ensues on a murderous killing spree, hunting everyone in connection to Victor Frankenstein. This monster’s act of retribution was because of the neglect he faced from his own creator, Victor. The monster felt as though Victor had condemned him; he was alone and abandoned. With his increasing feelings of isolation, hatred and anger came about. At one point in the story the creature threatens Victor and asserts his power. He declares that he can “make [Victor] so wretched that the light of day will be hateful to [you].” Before leaving the monster adds, “You are my creator, but I am your master; obey!” The violence inflicted towards Victor and his family was simply the monster’s way of coping with his dismal life.

Jessie Yen, Ruhi Sharma, Sidney Gerst, Rachel Clauss :P