The idea of the monster/supernatural has evolved significantly throughout the time periods and works we have studied this year. From William Blake's exploration of good and evil in "The Tyger" and "The Lamb" to Mary Shelley's creation of the iconic monster in "Frankenstein," the depiction of the supernatural has changed and developed over time. In this paper, we will examine the evolution of the monster/supernatural in the works of Blake, Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, Shelley, and Keats, analyzing how each author's representation of the supernatural reflects the cultural and societal beliefs of their time. Through an examination of key texts and literary devices, we will demonstrate how the idea of the monster/supernatural has transformed from a symbol of fear and evil to a complex and multifaceted concept that challenges traditional boundaries.
Main Point 1:
Analyzing the representation of the supernatural in the Romantic poetry of William Blake, including "The Chimney Sweeper" and "The Tyger," shows how the monster was used as a metaphor for the darker aspects of human nature and society during the Industrial Revolution.
Main Point 2:
Exploring Samuel Taylor Coleridge's use of supernatural elements in "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" and "Kubla Khan" reveals how the monster can represent themes of guilt, redemption, and the power of imagination in Romantic literature.
Main Point 3:
Examining Mary Shelley's creation of the monster in "Frankenstein" and how it challenges traditional notions of monstrosity and humanity in the context of scientific advancements and ethical dilemmas of the early 19th century.
By analyzing these key works and their representations of the monster/supernatural, we can gain a deeper understanding of how this concept has evolved over time and continues to shape our understanding of the human experience. Through close readings and critical analysis, we will explore how the monster/supernatural continues to fascinate and provoke thought in literature and culture.
How does the idea of the monster / supernatural evolve throughout the time periods and works we’ve studied this year?
William blake
The tyger
The lamb
The chimney sweeper
Wordsworth
Sonnet the world is to much with us
I wandered lonley as a cloud
Coolridge
Coolridge samuel taylor
The rime of ancient mariner
Kubla khan the rime of the ancient mariner
Lord bryon
For music
Stanza and meter
Percy dhelly
Odento the west wind
To a sky lark
John keats
On first looking into chapmans homer
When I have fears that I may cease to be
Ode in a grecian urn
Jane austen
Pride and prejudice
Mary shelly
frankenstein
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