Monstrous Childhood

The passing time, the development in structured stages, assured in the human being case, it’s not usually a monster attribute. Perennial image that does not change and that obeys other temporal lineage, incarnation of ancient stereotypes or delusional vision of a threatening continuity, the monster...

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Author: Miguel, Alcebiades Diniz
Format: article
Status:Published version
Publication Date:2015
Country:Brasil
Institution:Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG)
Repository:Arquivo Maaravi: Revista Digital de Estudos Judaicos da UFMG
Language:Portuguese
OAI Identifier:oai:periodicos.ufmg.br:article/14272
Online Access:https://periodicos.ufmg.br/index.php/maaravi/article/view/14272
Access Level:Open access
Keyword:Infância
Monstro
Golem
Childhood
Monster
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Summary:The passing time, the development in structured stages, assured in the human being case, it’s not usually a monster attribute. Perennial image that does not change and that obeys other temporal lineage, incarnation of ancient stereotypes or delusional vision of a threatening continuity, the monster when turned to physical form in the historical process must necessarily abandon its childhood. However, there is some chance for the innovation in this process; in this article, our analysis will be focused in two of these innovative varieties, both readings inspired by the Golem traditional narrative: Golem by Gustav Meyrink and Horia Bonciu “Sarpele cu Ochelari”.