So—if I understood correctly, you're saying that a monster is the representation of that which is completely different from our core identity? If that is so, I think you're right with your last statement, by understanding the monster we understand ourselves better. Does that mean our monsters are part of us?
Thanks for sharing @mathowl!
I mean like this ->
Hmmmm a very interesting representation! Not what I had in mind, but intellectually pleasant nonetheless. And of course leave it to @mathowl to find a math-way to explain monsters...