The idea of the monster/supernatural has evolved throughout various time periods and works we have studied this year, from William Blake to Mary Shelley.
3. Supporting Paragraph 2:
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- Main Point #2:
- 1st Piece of Evidence: (quote from the text)
- Explanation of Evidence:
- 2nd Piece of Evidence: (quote from a different source)
- Explanation of Evidence: (how does it support your thesis?)
Transition Word: In addition,
Main Point #2: The portrayal of monsters in literature reflects societal fears and anxieties.
1st Piece of Evidence: In Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, the monster is described as a terrifying and abhorrent creature. "I never beheld anything so utterly destroyed" (Shelley, 121).
Explanation of Evidence: This quote shows how the monster is depicted as a source of horror and repulsion, reflecting the fear of the unknown and the consequences of scientific experimentation.
2nd Piece of Evidence: According to Deborah J. Riggan, "The monster is the living manifestation of the unknown, the Other, the source of psychic unease and fear" (Riggan, 43).
Explanation of Evidence: This statement supports the idea that monsters in literature serve as representations of societal anxieties and fears. Just like in Frankenstein, the monster embodies societal fears of the unknown and the consequences of human ambition.