Monster

How would you define the word Monster? What images or words do you think of when that term is used? How does someone become a Monster? To what extent is a Monster created by his/her surroundings? Is the Monster responsible for their actions?

Monster is a term that is used to describe the lowliest of people. For example, criminals are often called "monsters" after they have committed an act such as murdering. When I think of a "monster" an image of a psychotic killer comes to mind. I would consider a serial killer as a "monster." Some would argue that people are born monsters, while others would argue that people become monsters. I think that environment plays a huge part as to why people turn into monsters. If children are not cared for and given some moral guidelines, then they will not know the difference between "right" and "wrong." Therefore, they are more likely to committ crimes as they grow older. I think that monsters are responsible for what they do because everyone should be held responsible for himself. It is simply personal responsibility. However, other factors can be held accountable for the way someone turns out such as environment, since that impacts individuals to a great extent. People are less likely to become "monsters" if they are given motivation and not put down by parents, peers, and other authoritarians in society. If society expects certain people to become monsters, then they are more likely to be monsters.