How does the idea of the monster / supernatural evolve throughout the time periods and works we’ve studied this year
Hook -should be a sentence or two - general, interesting statement about the topic
Connecting Sentence(s) - could be background information about your topic
Thesis - the argument you are making about your topic
3 MAIN POINTS - you will use to support your thesis. (These points should be sentences).
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
5 work cite pages MLA format
followed by 5 in-text citation in proper MLA format
Hook: The concept of monsters and the supernatural in literature has evolved significantly over time, reflecting changing cultural beliefs and fears.
Connecting Sentences: Throughout the works of William Blake, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and Mary Shelley, we can see the transformation of the monster from a symbol of fear and evil to a more complex and sympathetic figure.
Thesis: The idea of the monster/supernatural has evolved from being a mere symbol of fear and evil in the works of Blake and Coleridge to a more nuanced and sympathetic character in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, reflecting the changing attitudes towards monsters in literature.
Three Main Points:
1. In William Blake's works, the monster is often portrayed as a symbol of fear and evil, as seen in "The Tyger" and "The Chimney Sweeper."
2. Samuel Taylor Coleridge's "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" presents the supernatural as a complex and morally ambiguous force, challenging traditional notions of monsters.
3. Mary Shelley's Frankenstein humanizes the monster, exploring themes of empathy and the consequences of playing god, marking a significant shift in the portrayal of monsters in literature.
Work cited pages (MLA format):
1. Blake, William. "The Tyger." Songs of Experience. 1794.
2. Coleridge, Samuel Taylor. "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner." 1798.
3. Shelley, Mary. Frankenstein. 1818.
4. Coleridge, Samuel Taylor. "Kubla Khan." 1816.
5. Blake, William. "The Lamb." Songs of Innocence. 1789.
In-text citations:
1. (Blake 1794)
2. (Coleridge 1798)
3. (Shelley 1818)
4. (Coleridge 1816)
5. (Blake 1789)