Monster Culture By Steve Cohen - 979 Words

In â€Å"Monster Culture†, Steve Cohen develops an idea that â€Å"monsters† are essential to society. In fact, they construct what is â€Å"normal†, â€Å"rational†, and â€Å"civilized†. Specifically, â€Å"monsters† are foundational to how we view ourselves. â€Å"Monsters† contain all the traits deemed unacceptable and odd. It can be concluded that every outlier is a â€Å"monster†. In â€Å"St. Lucy’s Home for Girls Raised by Wolves†, Karen Russell tells the story of a pack of wolf girls who are transitioning into young ladies. Russell delves into society’s need for conformity, gender roles, and change. The story is told from the point of view of the middle wolf girl, Claudette, and follows her on her journey from wolf to woman. In relation to Steve Cohen’s idea of monster culture, Claudette’s journey applies to Thesis IV â€Å"The Monster Dwells at the Gates of Difference† and part of Thesis I â€Å"The Monster’s Body is a Cultural Body†. Claudette is torn between two worlds and she has to learn how to successfully â€Å"move between the two cultures†. Through Cohen’s theses, Karen Russell uses character development and dialogue to depict the inner and outer battle of societal femininity and individualized femininity and the decision of accepting either side. The presence of â€Å"monsters† are essential for this acceptance. To build â€Å"the gate of difference†, Russell makes Claudette resistant to the culture change. This resistance allows for growth and conflict. Readers can see the inner conflict Claudette faces through theShow MoreRelatedThe Monster By Walter Dean Myers1554 Words   |  7 Pages Monster The idea of what a monster is and how it pertains to modern day society has fascinated readers and writers for decades. Before taking this class, I was aware of what a monster is and the function it served in today’s society. 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