How does the idea of the monster / supernatural evolve throughout the time periods and works we’ve studied this year
a sentence or two - general, interesting statement about the topic
Connecting Sentence(s) - could be background information about your topic
the argument you are making about your topic
3 MAIN POINTS
William blake
The tyger
The lamb
The chimney sweeper
Coolridge
Coolridge samuel taylor
The rime of ancient mariner
Kubla khan the rime of the ancient mariner
Mary shelly
Frankenstein
5 work cite pages MLA format
followed by 5 in-text citation in proper MLA format
Throughout the time periods and works we've studied this year, the idea of the monster/supernatural has evolved from being seen as purely evil and fearsome to being more complex and multifaceted.
William Blake's works, such as "The Tyger," "The Lamb," and "The Chimney Sweeper," explore the darker aspects of humanity and the nature of evil, presenting the supernatural as inherently malevolent.
In contrast, Coleridge's "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" and "Kubla Khan" feature supernatural elements that are more ambiguous, representing a blend of beauty and terror.
Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" goes even further by humanizing the monster and exploring themes of loneliness and rejection, challenging traditional notions of good and evil in the supernatural.
As literature progress, we see a shift in the portrayal of monsters and the supernatural from one-dimensional villains to complex and empathetic beings, reflecting changing attitudes towards the unknown and the Other.
Work Cited:
1. Blake, William. Songs of Innocence and of Experience. 1789.
2. Coleridge, Samuel Taylor. The Rime of the Ancient Mariner. 1798.
3. Shelley, Mary. Frankenstein. 1818.
4. Coleridge, Samuel Taylor. Kubla Khan. 1816.
5. Shelley, Mary. Frankenstein: 1831 Edition. 1831.
In-text Citation:
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