A Monster: What Makes A Monster?

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What makes a monster?
What do we think of when we picture a monster? According to Merriam-Webster, a monster is defined as a creature that is typically large, ugly, and frightening. That is truly what we usually think of. It is safe to say that the creature in Frankenstein is what fits the description the best. His shape, form, and design are unnatural, which makes it frightening and scarring for an audience.
I feel that makes a monster a monster, but what about attitude and emotions. Should I say the lack thereof? Hitler was called a monster and he looked like me and you. He was considered a monster because of killing millions of people, which is an act out of the ordinary. Serial killers are monsters in the modern times. In this regard, the villains are considered monsters because the evil ways are figuratively monstrous. A monster can be created through branding of names. An example that I like to use is Elphaba in Wicked. People called her wicked, and she finally accepted the name, saying, "Let all Oz be agreed. I'm wicked through and through."

Are people born monsters, or do they become them? …show more content…

I believe that it takes a major shift in one's life. Whether it is a traumatic event or a complete breakdown. One of my favorite quotes on the matter comes from Wicked. The similar question is posed, "Are people born wicked, or do they have wickedness thrust upon them?” In Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Dr. Jekyll did not set out to become a monster. He had an addiction. He could not let go of Hyde. His addiction consumes him and, literally, makes him into a monster. "My devil had been long caged, he came out roaring." (79) His addiction pushed him to become someone who was not

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