Research
How does the idea of the monster / supernatural evolve throughout the time periods and works we’ve studied this year?
Coolidge
The Rime of the Ancient Mariner
Blake Williams
The chimney sweeper
Shelly
Frankenstein
Lord Byron: Meter and Stanzas
Wordsworth
I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud
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When examining the evolution of the idea of the monster/supernatural in literature throughout the time periods and works we have studied this year, it becomes clear that there are significant changes and developments in the portrayal of these concepts. In Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein," for example, the monster is initially presented as a grotesque and frightening being, but as the story progresses, the audience is encouraged to sympathize with the creature and question who the true monster really is. Similarly, in William Wordsworth's "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud," the supernatural is depicted as a source of inspiration and beauty, rather than something to be feared or avoided.
In Samuel Taylor Coleridge's "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," the supernatural is portrayed as a force to be reckoned with, with the albatross serving as a symbol of guilt and redemption. This contrasts with Blake Williams' "The chimney sweeper," where the supernatural is used to highlight the injustices of society and the suffering of the working class. Lord Byron's use of meter and stanzas in his poetry also plays a role in shaping the presentation of the monster/supernatural, with the rhythmic patterns adding to the overall tone and mood of his works.
Overall, the evolution of the monster/supernatural in the literature we have studied reveals a shift from traditional notions of fear and horror to more nuanced and complex representations. By analyzing these works and their themes, we can gain a deeper understanding of how the idea of the monster/supernatural has been explored and reinterpreted over time.
Works Cited:
Shelley, Mary. "Frankenstein." (Include publication details)
Coleridge, Samuel Taylor. "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner." (Include publication details)
Wordsworth, William. "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud." (Include publication details)