The Monster In Octavia Butler's Dawn

The “monster” is depicted as character that does not conform to the generalized categories of a certain species. A monster blurs the boundary lines and tries to take total control. While reading Octavia Butler’s Dawn, I can make the connection from the Oankali to be considered as monstrous beings. Lilith was found barely clinging to life after the destruction of nuclear bomb divested humanity on earth. Following the devastation earth was found unsustainable for human life. The humans were then rescued, and kept in comatose like states for two hundred and fifty years. The alien species who came to their rescue are known as the Oankali. Lilith becomes the human that is chosen to lead the remaining humans. She will be taught/trained and genetically altered in order to awaken the rest of the human survivors and function on the “new” earth. Lilith’s task becomes rather challenging as she begins awaken the humans. They refuse to accept the monstrous appearance of the Oankali. Within Neill Blomkamp’s District 9. There were several different types of species who were portrayed as monstrous. The aliens whom became trapped on earth and also the Nigerians or anyone who was not of the white race. The aliens known as “Prawns” arrived as refugees due to their ship …show more content…
Monsters are considered to be an unknown species, freaks or demons. We can also note over the course of time these monsters and freaks of nature tend to change forms as well. The idea of what a monster really is, changes with time and the perceived images we have in mind. The Prawns and Oankali were both perceived to be different and unusual/ out of the ordinary. The fear that they produce within us is natural which prohibits us from looking further into whom they truly are. These pieces also show us that we should more opened minded o those who are not like us. We should not allow fear to determine our