Gothic fiction

Loss of Innocence in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein Innocence, throughout time it is lost, varying from who and how much. Throughout the novel Frankenstein there is a central theme of loss of innocence, cleverly instilled by the author, Mary Shelley. This theme is evident in Frankenstein's monster, Victor Frankenstein himself, and three other minor characters that lose their innocence consequently from the two major characters loss. Frankenstein's monster is destined to lose all innocence as

to China. In fact, this kind of racial otherness exists all around the world: people just think only their race is orthodox, and all the others are evil as well as uncultivated. Then, how racial otherness is interpreted in gothic works? By comparing and analyzing several gothic works, this paper will explore that question from the below perspectives. Racial otherness as the monopoly capitalism which may harm the orthodox In Dracula, racial otherness is described as a mysterious power which can harm

One way that this double personality is represented in both Shelley’s novel and Stevenson’s novella is through the theme of isolation. Both of them have main characters who are disregarded by society but who also isolate themselves in order to maintain the secret that they are trying to disguise; the fact that they have immorality in their human nature as well as morality. This is particularly present in the character of Victor in Frankenstein. He chooses to isolate himself, firstly at the university

Robert Louis Stevenson’s gothic novella, Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde unveils various gothic elements. It is a mesh of different stories into one. The several narratives embraced by Jekyll do not exist separately, but instead rely on one another, (Germana, 2011). The Gothicism in, and concept of the novella shocked readers of its time. The novella offered new scientific thought, which many feared and could not accept. Primarily, The Victorian era, during which the novella was published

‘The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde’ is a novel written by Stevenson. The author creates unique structure which can be defined as ‘non-linear’. Throughout the novel, there are many different examples of this non-linear structure. All the chapters have a name, and the author chooses to reveal important information in letters which are sent from character to character, this creates tension in the reader about the relationship between Jekyll and Hyde. Firstly, one of the ways Stevenson creates

The idea of the supernatural is very prevalent in Beowulf; describe three instances where supernatural beings or ideas come into play and what they add to the plot. In the story of Beowulf there are three different references to supernatural beings. Grendel along with his mother portrays evilness and the other is a fire breathing dragon. In the beginning of the story the narrator describes Grendel to be feared among the town and very strong. As said in Beowulf “He was spawned in that slime, Conceived

The lawyer squinted through the dark as Hyde thought. Contemplative, then shocked, then having reached some inner resolve, Hyde sighed and thrust out a hand for the clove. “According to Lanyon, about your pulse points should suffice-- might I help?” Utterson reached forward but quickly withdrew at a glare from Hyde and cast a nervous glance about them. “Here,” announced Hyde. He returned the garlic to Utterson’s pocket and made for the gates. “It won’t take long.” Utterson stared after him for a

The Canterbury Tales, penned by Geoffrey Chaucer gives its audiences insight on the corruption that exists to this day in humanity. As you read through the chapters Chaucer reveals the dark sides to supposedly respectable people such as the Summoner, along with people he favors like the Knight, the Wife of Bath, and women in general. His comical descriptions and stories that coincide with each character express his thoughts on real people in his society. My perception of the Summoner’s tale moral

Stories all over the world involve the concept of the monomyth. Stories that involve an evil villain, a horrifying creature that goes through a dramatic change, a magical hero with superpowers, or even a story with an average person living an average life all involve and follow Archetypes. The concept of Archetypes presents itself in Joseph Campbell's’, Hero with a Thousand Faces. Campbell’s book goes the extra mile describing/explaining how Archetypes come into action throughout the journey of the

In 1886 Robert Louis Stevenson wrote a best selling novel, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. It told the terrifying story of the power of addiction and the monsters that lurk within all of humanity. In this story many readers are intrigued by the psychological depth that Stevenson puts into the duo of Dr. Jekyll and his alternate personality Mr. Hyde, and even today the names of this alternating couple have become a kind of parable for any “devil in disguise”. The theme of dualisms main role is proven in