Abstract:
The aim of the study is to determine stylistic aspect of the image of monster
in English fiction.
The object of the research is the image of a monster.
The subject of the research is the stylistic means of creating the image of
monster in English fiction.
The research paper is arranged as follows:
Introduction clarifies the choice of the topic of the study, states the object
and the subjects matter of the research, aims and tasks.
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The first chapter focuses on research of theoretical framework for the study
of monster as a literary image; highlights approaches to study of monster and
monstrosity as a cultural phenomenon; outlines monsters typology in fiction.
The second chapter deals with revealing the specific features of the
representation of the monster image representation / construal in Stephen King‘s
―It‖ and Patrick Ness‘s ―A monster calls‖
General Conclusions summarize the obtained research results, suggest
theoretically valuable inferences and outline the main perspectives for further
research of the problem under consideration.
