An Inductive Leap too Far

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When using inductive reasoning, we all reach a point that we need to leap from the facts we have collected to a conclusion that we feel fits best. This is known as the inductive leap. An inductive leap too far is when we base our final conclusion on too few facts and our jump to a conclusion proves to be false.


Considering the novels you have read in class this year, identify an instance where a character made an inductive leap that ultimately proved to be incorrect. This inductive leap too far should play a significant role in the events of the novel impacting the plot and/or characters in a significant way.


In your response, provide some context for the inductive leap, the information the character used to make the inductive leap and the outcome of this (faulty) inductive leap.


Also, identify why this character made the faulty leap? You may need to consider character traits to answer this question.