MONSTERS & MADNESS: A LITERARY PERSPECTIVE (Grades 10-12)

MONSTERS & MADNESS: A LITERARY PERSPECTIVE (Grades 10-12)
(ENG1037) 

Monsters have always lurked on the fringes of society, arousing our curiosity, representing our deepest fears, and exploiting human monstrosities.  Explore the fascination with monsters through a literary and cultural lens. Seek to understand what makes the monstrous “monstrous?? Why do monsters create fear and fascination? What does it mean to be human? And, what separates man from monster? Gain a greater understanding of the cultural relevancy of these archetypes and how their development over time contributes to self-reflection.