“Lewis’s Narrates the progress of Ambrosios destruction as his lust leads him to atrocious crimes.” These words of David McCracken concisely depict The Monk which takes the readers through a chaotic journey . In the book The Monk there are many conflicts that are in the way of the characters. Through the use of religion, Romance, and Greed, Matthew Lewis reflect the elements of the supernatural, sexual temptation, and Fallen man thus expressing Gothic Literature.
The element of supernatural plays a major role in showing symbolism and helping the plot move forward.- Lewis describes a woman with a similar ordeal as Anges: “Not satisfied with displaying the incontinence of an atheist. She took every opportunity to scoff at her monastic vow …show more content…
Ambrosio becoming a fallen man is the main idea of the book. In this beginning of the book Ambrosio was a godly Monk. “Whenever Father Ambrosio spoke in the church all Madrid went to hear him. He was the most learned, most victorious and most admired Monk in the city” (Mazzeno 4229). Ambrosio was once loved and admired for his priestly acts. Before he became corrupt, he was showered with admiration from all of Madrid. Ambrosio only became aware of his ungodly acts after he committed them. “The burst of transportation was passed. Ambrosio’s lust was satisfied. Pleasure fled, and shame usurped his bosom. Confused and terrified at his weakness, he drew himself from Matilda’s arms” (Lewis 193). Ambrosio gave in and had sex with Matilda. When he realized how profane his actions were, he was ashamed and muddled. At the end of the book Ambrosio is finally met with his consequence: “Myriads of insects were called forth by the warmth. They drank the blood, which trickled from Ambrosio’s wounds; he had no power to drive them from him” (Lewis 376). Ambrosio is now aware of all of his pathetic choices and is regretful. At one point of time, he was a monk who was greatly admired, but now he lost everything and is now a fallen man. Unquestionably, Ambrosio shows us how far a good man can fall under the influence of his own
The element of supernatural plays a major role in showing symbolism and helping the plot move forward.- Lewis describes a woman with a similar ordeal as Anges: “Not satisfied with displaying the incontinence of an atheist. She took every opportunity to scoff at her monastic vow …show more content…
Ambrosio becoming a fallen man is the main idea of the book. In this beginning of the book Ambrosio was a godly Monk. “Whenever Father Ambrosio spoke in the church all Madrid went to hear him. He was the most learned, most victorious and most admired Monk in the city” (Mazzeno 4229). Ambrosio was once loved and admired for his priestly acts. Before he became corrupt, he was showered with admiration from all of Madrid. Ambrosio only became aware of his ungodly acts after he committed them. “The burst of transportation was passed. Ambrosio’s lust was satisfied. Pleasure fled, and shame usurped his bosom. Confused and terrified at his weakness, he drew himself from Matilda’s arms” (Lewis 193). Ambrosio gave in and had sex with Matilda. When he realized how profane his actions were, he was ashamed and muddled. At the end of the book Ambrosio is finally met with his consequence: “Myriads of insects were called forth by the warmth. They drank the blood, which trickled from Ambrosio’s wounds; he had no power to drive them from him” (Lewis 376). Ambrosio is now aware of all of his pathetic choices and is regretful. At one point of time, he was a monk who was greatly admired, but now he lost everything and is now a fallen man. Unquestionably, Ambrosio shows us how far a good man can fall under the influence of his own