“The scariest monsters are the ones that lurk within our souls” (Poe, 1974, p. 131). Poe’s
(1974) statement on monsters indicated that humans have a bit of monster-like qualities within them. The word ‘monster’ typically conjures up figures from gothic horror, such as Frankenstein or Dracula, classical images of exotic peoples with no heads or grotesquely exaggerated features, and the kinds of impossible chimerical beasts inhabiting the pages of medieval bestiaries.
However, monsters are not just imaginary creatures created in literature – they are real. In fact, humans can be considered monsters based upon their behaviors. The term ‘monster’ refers to a person who partakes in immoral acts, lacks the ability to feel guilt for wrongdoings, and
(1974) statement on monsters indicated that humans have a bit of monster-like qualities within them. The word ‘monster’ typically conjures up figures from gothic horror, such as Frankenstein or Dracula, classical images of exotic peoples with no heads or grotesquely exaggerated features, and the kinds of impossible chimerical beasts inhabiting the pages of medieval bestiaries.
However, monsters are not just imaginary creatures created in literature – they are real. In fact, humans can be considered monsters based upon their behaviors. The term ‘monster’ refers to a person who partakes in immoral acts, lacks the ability to feel guilt for wrongdoings, and