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Monsters in 19th century British Literature

Monsters in 19th century British Literature. Three classic stories:. Reflecting the concerns of the Day. These three stories are very deeply rooted in the time that they were written. They reflect the social, scientific and psychological concerns of their day. Frankenstein (1818).

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Monsters in 19th century British Literature

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  1. Monsters in 19th century British Literature Three classic stories:

  2. Reflecting the concerns of the Day • These three stories are very deeply rooted in the time that they were written. • They reflect the social, scientific and psychological concerns of their day.

  3. Frankenstein (1818) • Frankenstein was written by Mary Shelley in 1818. • The monster has no name.

  4. Creating a Monster • Dr Frankenstein assembles a monster from the parts of dead bodies. • The monster becomes a murderer.

  5. Why is Frankenstein frightening?

  6. Frightening elements

  7. Jekyll and Hyde (1886) • The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde was written by Robert Louis Stevenson. • Robert Louis Stevenson was Irish.

  8. Robert Louis Stevenson (1850 - 1894) • In addition to Jekyll and Hyde, Stevenson is also famous for writing a novel called Treasure Island (1883) • Treasure Island is an adventure story about pirates and treasure.

  9. Two Personalities • This novel uses the idea of being able to split good and evil into two separate personalities.

  10. The Strange Case of Dr.Jekyll and Mr.Hyde • Like in Frankenstein, the monster in Jekyll and Hyde is created as a result of a doctor’s experiment.

  11. Why is The Strange Case of Dr.Jekyll and Mr.Hyde frightening?

  12. Frightening elements • Mr.Hyde takes over the body of Dr.Jekyll. He is no longer in control.

  13. Dracula (1897) • Dracula was written by Bram Stoker. • Bram Stoker was Irish

  14. Bram Stoker (1847 - 1912)

  15. Vampires • Vampires feed on the blood of people. • Traditionally vampires are averse to garlic and crucifixes. • They can be killed by a stake through heart.

  16. Dracula • Dracula is an EPISTOLARY novel. • It is told through letters, diary entries and newspaper clippings.

  17. Transylvania • Transylvania is an area of Romania. • Dracula’s castle is in a remote part of the countryside. The forest that surrounds it is full of wolves.

  18. Whitby • Dracula charters a ship and sails to Whitby, a beautiful English seaside town. • The story has moved from somewhere foreign and unknown to somewhere very familiar to English readers.

  19. Women • The two main female characters in Dracula are Mina Harker and Lucy Westenra. • Mina and Lucy are friends. • Lucy becomes a vampire and Mina ALMOST does.

  20. Why is Dracula frightening?

  21. Frightening elements • Dracula can change form. • Dracula creeps into bedrooms while his victims (often women) are asleep. • A lot of the story takes place in a familiar English environment. • Vampires are dead bodies that have risen from the dead.

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