research portfolio
MLA format In-Text Citations in your paper from each source
thesis - the argument you are making about your topic
3 MAIN POINTS - you will use to support your thesis.
How does the idea of the monster / supernatural evolve throughout the time periods and works we’ve studied this year?
The Tyger
The lamb
The chimney sweeper
Coleridge Samuel Taylor
The rime of ancient mariner
Kubla Khan the rime of the ancient mariner
Frankenstein
Sonnet the world is to much with us
I wandered lonley as a cloud
Research Portfolio
Thesis: The idea of the monster/supernatural evolves throughout the different time periods and works we have studied this year, reflecting the changing cultural and societal beliefs and fears.
Main Point 1: The Tyger by William Blake explores the concept of a divine, powerful being that is both beautiful and terrifying, reflecting the complexities of human nature and the duality of good and evil.
According to Blake, "What immortal hand or eye, / Could frame thy fearful symmetry?" (line 3-4). This quote highlights the awe-inspiring yet fearsome nature of the Tyger.
Main Point 2: In Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, the monster is portrayed as a tragic figure who longs for acceptance and love, challenging the traditional view of monsters as purely evil and monstrous.
Shelley writes, "I am malicious because I am miserable" (Chapter 10). This quote illustrates the complexity of the monster's character and challenges the reader to empathize with his struggles.
Main Point 3: The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Samuel Taylor Coleridge features supernatural elements such as ghostly apparitions and cursed sailors, exploring the consequences of human actions and the power of redemption.
Coleridge writes, "He prayeth best, who loveth best / All things both great and small" (lines 606-607). This quote emphasizes the theme of redemption and the importance of love and forgiveness in overcoming supernatural forces.
In conclusion, the idea of the monster/supernatural evolves throughout the different time periods and works we have studied this year, revealing the changing attitudes towards the supernatural and the complexities of human nature.