The Monster -

: Sometimes the most terrifying creatures are human beings acting with sociopathic cruelty , forcing the protagonist to confront the "monster in the form of a man" [7, 27]. 4. Establishing Rules and Stakes

: Explore narratives where the monster is actually the protagonist , revealing a dark nature that must be integrated or redeemed [7, 19]. The Monster

: This classic structure involves a protagonist identifying what they value most and defeating a villain that threatens it [1]. : Sometimes the most terrifying creatures are human