Exploring Christeva, Douglas, and Monstrosity in Literature and Culture

This chapter delves into comparisons between Christeva and Mary Douglas, discussing their works, abjection, anthropological viewpoints, and philosophical positions. It also analyzes Lovecraft's writing style, the perception of monsters in literature and visually, and the emergence of monster fan culture. Furthermore, the discussion explores the post-World War II transformation of engaging with the world through technological mediation of monstrosity in video games and simulations.