It is full of great advice on how to live your life in such a way that you are regarded as a highly favorable person with impeccable morals. ... The person looking for power and respect must exceed the public's expectations. ... He says that it is ok to defend a person whom you know is guilty so long as he is not a "deprived or wicked character" (147). ... I feel the same way, character is much more important than money. Cicero also believes that it is a great duty of ""everyone who holds a high governmental office to make absolutely sure that the private property of all citizens is saf...

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Mary Shelley allows all characters to express their side of the story, thus effectively forcing the reader to take a position, and side with either Victor or the wretch. Given societal standards and expectations, the wretch's behavior would certainly be considered inexcusable; however, given the circumstances it can clearly be justified. ... His creator's dream of greatness turned into a nightmare, and a story of unimaginable effects. ...

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