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Monsters revisited: a comparative study of the use of humor in dramatizing benevolent monsters in *The Monsters under the Bed* and *The Boy Who Loved Monsters and the Girl Who Loved Peas*

The Arts

Monsters revisited: a comparative study of the use of humor in dramatizing benevolent monsters in *The Monsters under the Bed* and *The Boy Who Loved Monsters and the Girl Who Loved Peas*

H. M. Bayoumy

This research by Heidi Mohamed Bayoumy delves into how humorous, benevolent monsters in children's plays help reshape kids' perceptions of fear and self. Analyzing two engaging plays, it uncovers the psychological significance of these friendly creatures and their theatrical representation.

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Abstract
This study examines the role of humorous, benevolent monsters in children's plays, analyzing how they help children reconsider their views of monsters and understand their own fears and needs. Two plays, *The Monsters under the Bed* and *The Boy Who Loved Monsters and the Girl Who Loved Peas*, are analyzed using humor studies, monster studies, and child psychology to explore how theatrical elements and verbal/visual signs portray these friendly monsters and their impact on the child protagonists.
Publisher
Humanities and Social Sciences Communications
Published On
Nov 18, 2023
Authors
Heidi Mohamed Bayoumy
Tags
humor
monsters
children's plays
psychology
theatrical elements
fear
benevolence

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