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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
In examining the evolution of the idea of the supernatural in literature, it is important to consider the works of William Blake. In his poem "The Tyger," Blake explores the concept of a powerful and mysterious creature, reflecting the fears and uncertainties of the Romantic period (Blake). Additionally, in "The Lamb," Blake portrays a more innocent and gentle supernatural being, contrasting with the fierce nature of the tyger (Blake).
Another key figure in the development of supernatural themes is Samuel Taylor Coleridge. In "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," Coleridge delves into themes of guilt and punishment through the supernatural elements of the mariner's encounters (Coleridge). Likewise, in "Kubla Khan," Coleridge presents a dream-like supernatural landscape that blurs the lines between reality and imagination (Coleridge).
Moving into the realm of Gothic literature, Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" explores the consequences of playing god and creating a monstrous being, challenging traditional ideas of what it means to be human (Shelley).
Even in the realm of sonnets, such as "The World is Too Much With Us" by William Wordsworth and "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud" by Wordsworth as well, the supernatural is present in the depiction of nature as a powerful and mystical force (Wordsworth).
In conclusion, the idea of the monster and supernatural continues to evolve throughout different time periods and works, reflecting the fears, hopes, and uncertainties of society at that time.
Works Cited:
Blake, William. "The Tyger."
Blake, William. "The Lamb."
Coleridge, Samuel Taylor. "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner."
Coleridge, Samuel Taylor. "Kubla Khan."
Shelley, Mary. "Frankenstein."
Wordsworth, William. "The World is Too Much With Us."
Wordsworth, William. "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud."