Now read "The Kraken". In this chapter from Richard Ellis's book Monsters of the Sea, the author recounts the history of giant squid in
science and legend. As you read, keep in mind the discussions about
science and be prepared to discuss the following questions about the
chapter.
In the excerpt from Twenty-thousand Leagues Under the Sea (p 118)
what does Ned Lance ask Conseil? Why does Lance ask this question?
Which account is more scientific: that of the naturalist Pierre
Denys de Montfort (p 118 to 121) or that of Reverend Moses Harvey (p 130
to 131). Why?
Why do scientists disagree about whether Architeuthis are slow,
passive predators or fast, powerful and deadly (p 147-148)? How could
this disagreement be solved?
