In addition, Gothic inspired Monster literature evokes extreme emotions of sorrow, desolation, and isolation.

In Monster literature, the victimizer is portrayed in the form of a monster that torments the protagonists. This victimizer usually possesses some form of supernatural power or advantage over the victim, and uses it to cause strife in the life of the victim. Gothic literature includes elements of horror and terror as well as a victim who is helpless against his enemy or victimizer. However, monster literature first emerged in the 19th century with the release of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (1818). The earliest examples of Gothic literature can be traced all the way back to English author Horace Walpole's novel The Castle of Otranto (1764). The themes and concepts of Monster Literature are rooted in 18th century Gothic literature. Monster literature is a genre of literature that combines good and evil and intends to evoke a sensation of horror and terror in its readers by presenting the evil side in the form of a monster. Frankenstein is a prominent example of monster literature. Victor Frankenstein becoming disgusted at his creation. JSTOR ( June 2010) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message).Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.įind sources: 'Monster literature' – news

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