How does the idea of the monster / supernatural evolve throughout the time periods and works we’ve studied this year
William blake
The tyger
The lamb
The chimney sweeper
Coolridge
Coolridge samuel taylor
The rime of ancient mariner
Kubla khan the rime of the ancient mariner
Mary shelly
Frankenstein
work cite pages MLA format
followed by 5 in-text citation in proper MLA format
Throughout the time periods and works we have studied this year, the idea of the monster and the supernatural has evolved significantly. In William Blake's poems "The Tyger," "The Lamb," and "The Chimney Sweeper," the monster is often depicted as a symbol of innocence and experience, exploring the complexities of good and evil. Coleridge's "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" and "Kubla Khan" present supernatural elements that shape the narrative and add a sense of mystery and wonder to the text. Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" takes the concept of the monster to a new level, exploring themes of humanity, ambition, and the consequences of playing god.
Works Cited
Blake, William. "The Tyger." Songs of Experience, 1794.
Blake, William. "The Lamb." Songs of Innocence, 1789.
Blake, William. "The Chimney Sweeper." Songs of Innocence, 1789.
Coleridge, Samuel Taylor. "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner." Lyrical Ballads, 1798.
Coleridge, Samuel Taylor. "Kubla Khan." Christabel, 1816.
Shelley, Mary. Frankenstein: or, The Modern Prometheus. Lackington, Hughes, Harding, Mavor, & Jones, 1818.
In-text citation examples:
- (Blake, 1789)
- (Coleridge, 1798)
- (Shelley, 1818)