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Monstrosity. What is a Monster?. Are monsters physically scary?. Are monsters violent?. Are monsters just abnormal creatures?. Are Monsters emotionally stressful?. Definition of a monster. YES! Monsters can be physically scary, violent, abnormal creatures, or emotionally harmful
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Monstrosity What is a Monster?
Definition of a monster • YES! Monsters can be physically scary, violent, abnormal creatures, or emotionally harmful • But they do not have to be all of those things • Definition of a Monster: • Any animal or human grotesquely deviating from the normal shape, behavior, or character • Something in life that harms someone in some way, emotionally, physically, or mentally • Does not have to be a physical “monster”
Why Grendel is a monster • Scary appearance • Kills people for pleasure • Eats People • Does immoral things • Can’t communicate with humans clearly • Misunderstood by the Danes • Has charm from dragon, which makes him nearly invincible
Why The Danes are monsters • Kill and steal stuff from other tribes • Kill other people for pleasure • Do immoral things • Attack Grendel first • Drink and party • Boast
Modern day Monsters • Criminals • Bullies • Political Leaders • The Future • Drugs/ Addictions • Wanting to Succeed/ Fear of Failure