How does the idea of the monster / supernatural evolve throughout the time periods and works we’ve studied this year
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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
Mary shelly
frankenstein
The idea of the monster/supernatural evolves throughout the time periods and works we have studied this year. In William Blake's "The Tyger," the creature symbolizes awe and mystery, while in "The Lamb," it represents innocence and purity (Blake). This duality is reflected in the character of the chimney sweeper, which embodies both innocence and experience in Blake's works ("The Chimney Sweeper").
Wordsworth also explores the supernatural in his works, such as in "Sonnet The World Is Too Much With Us," where he laments the loss of connection to nature and the spiritual realm (Wordsworth). In "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud," Wordsworth finds solace in the beauty of nature, suggesting a more positive view of the supernatural (Wordsworth).
Coleridge, in "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," presents a more ominous portrayal of the supernatural, with the albatross serving as a harbinger of doom and the mariner's curse (Coleridge). This darker depiction continues in "Kubla Khan," where the supernatural is associated with madness and the unconscious mind (Coleridge).
Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" further evolves the idea of the monster/supernatural, portraying the creature not just as a physical abomination but also as a tragic figure seeking acceptance and redemption (Shelley). Shelley's work challenges traditional notions of monsters and explores the complexities of human nature and perception.
Overall, the evolution of the idea of the monster/supernatural in these works reflects changing attitudes towards the unknown, from fear and awe to empathy and understanding.
Works Cited
Blake, William. "The Tyger." Poetry Foundation, www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43687/the-tyger.
Blake, William. "The Lamb." Poetry Foundation, www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43670/the-lamb.
Blake, William. "The Chimney Sweeper." Poetry Foundation, www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43642/the-chimney-sweeper.
Wordsworth, William. "Sonnet The World Is Too Much With Us." Poetry Foundation, www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/45564/the-world-is-too-much-with-us.
Wordsworth, William. "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud." Poetry Foundation, www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/45521/i-wandered-lonely-as-a-cloud.
Coleridge, Samuel Taylor. "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner." Poetry Foundation, www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43997/the-rime-of-the-ancient-mariner.
Coleridge, Samuel Taylor. "Kubla Khan." Poetry Foundation, www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43991/kubla-khan.
Shelley, Mary. "Frankenstein." Project Gutenberg, www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/84.
In-text citation example:
(Blake, "The Tyger")