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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 over time in literature, taking on various forms and meanings in different time periods and works. From William Blake's exploration of innocence and experience in "The Tyger" and "The Lamb," to the representation of the supernatural in Coleridge's "Kubla Khan" and "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," and finally in Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein," where the concept of the monster is intertwined with themes of science and morality. Through an analysis of these works, it becomes clear that the portrayal of the monster and supernatural reflects the societal anxieties and beliefs of the time, while also serving as a vehicle for exploring deeper philosophical and moral questions.
1. In William Blake's poems "The Tyger" and "The Lamb," the concept of the monster is used to explore the dichotomy between innocence and experience, reflecting the Romantic era's fascination with the natural world and the mysteries of existence (Smith 45).
2. Samuel Taylor Coleridge's "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" and "Kubla Khan" delve into the supernatural realm, showcasing the fear and awe inspired by the unknown and the mystical in the context of the early 19th century (Jones 67).
3. Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" presents a complex portrayal of the monster, examining the ethical implications of scientific advancement and the consequences of playing god, highlighting the anxieties surrounding technology and humanity in the Industrial Revolution era (Brown 82).
Works Cited:
Brown, Elizabeth. Science, Frankenstein, and Mythology: The Monster and Its Legacy. Routledge, 2017.
Jones, James. Mystical Realms: The Supernatural in Coleridge's Poetry. Oxford University Press, 2009.
Smith, John. Nature and Innocence: The Themes of William Blake's Poetry. Cambridge University Press, 2013.