How does the idea of the monster / supernatural evolve throughout the time periods and works we’ve studied this year
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The Tyger
The lamb
The chimney sweeper
Coleridge Samuel Taylor
The rime of ancient mariner
Kubla Khan the rime of the ancient mariner
Frankenstein
The idea of the monster and the supernatural has evolved throughout the time periods and works we have studied this year. In William Blake's poem "The Tyger," the tiger symbolizes the darker side of humanity and the monstrous qualities that exist within all of us (Blake). Similarly, in "The Lamb," Blake juxtaposes the innocence of a lamb with the more sinister aspects of human nature, hinting at the presence of a supernatural force at work in the world (Blake). In his poem "The Chimney Sweeper," Blake explores the mistreatment of children in society and the monstrous outcomes of child labor (Blake).
Moving on to the Romantic period, Samuel Taylor Coleridge's "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" introduces supernatural elements such as the curse of the albatross and the ghostly ship crew, highlighting the power of nature and the unknown (Coleridge). Coleridge's "Kubla Khan" also delves into the supernatural with its surreal and dreamlike imagery, creating a sense of otherworldliness (Coleridge).
In Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein," the idea of the monster takes on a new form with the creation of the creature by Victor Frankenstein. The monster in this novel represents the consequences of unchecked scientific ambition and the isolation and rejection that can lead to monstrous behavior (Shelley). Through these works, we can see how the concept of the monster and the supernatural has evolved over time, reflecting the changing societal values and fears of each era.
Works Cited
Blake, William. "The Tyger." The Poems of William Blake, edited by W. H. Stevenson, Longman, 1971.
---. "The Lamb." The Poems of William Blake, edited by W. H. Stevenson, Longman, 1971.
---. "The Chimney Sweeper." The Poems of William Blake, edited by W. H. Stevenson, Longman, 1971.
Coleridge, Samuel Taylor. "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner." The Complete Poetical Works of Samuel Taylor Coleridge, edited by Ernest Hartley Coleridge, Oxford University Press, 1912.
---. "Kubla Khan." The Complete Poetical Works of Samuel Taylor Coleridge, edited by Ernest Hartley Coleridge, Oxford University Press, 1912.
Shelley, Mary. Frankenstein. Penguin Classics, 2003.