Gothic fiction

A naive young lady, Catherine Morland, longs for the types of adventures she reads about in her gothic novels. She finds herself invited to stay with the Allen family in Bath, England and sees it as the perfect opportunity to experience society and sensibility. Quickly introduced to many new people, Catherine befriends social climbers Isabella and John Thorpe, who happen to know her brother, James Morland. Isabella and James immediately grow fond of each other, but status, class, and money become

What honestly makes a novel gothic? Is it the madness, the horror or the secrets hidden in the story line that does it? Individually when each of you close your eyes and visualise a book that has been flicked by hundreds and has been adored what comes to mind? The famous Edgar Allan Poe stands out in the history of gothic texts, especially his novel the “ Tell-Tale Heart”. However there is a numerous amount of contemporary texts based off this genre including Tim Burton’s “ Vincent”. In this presentation

The Gothic could mean a specific style of art, be it as novels, paintings, or architectures; it could also signify "medieval" or "uncouth". Moreover it might even allude to a certain kind of music. What it is initially related to is the Goths, their civilization, and language. The Gothic then, is a kind of simulation medievalism. It set off in the later eighteenth century. The Goths, one of the numerous Germanic tribes, fought several battles with the Roman Empire for quite a long time. As indicated

The Gothic Novels of Doctor Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Frankenstein and Confessions of a Justified Sinner       The word 'Gothic', taken from a Germanic tribe, the Goths, stood firstly for 'Germanic' and then 'mediaeval'. It was introduced to fiction by Horace Walpole in 'Castle of Otranto, a Gothic Story', and was used to depict its mediaeval setting. As more novelists adopted this Gothic setting; dark and gloomy castles on high, treacherous mountains, with supernatural howling in the distance;

The Strange Case Of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Discussion as an example of Gothic Fiction and as a critique of Victorian society. This book was written at a time of change in the world of fiction as a new form of gothic literature emerged. Fin de Siecle was a new type of New Gothic that had elements that differed from previous gothic stories. Stevenson's story is based around various shards of the gothic and is mainly focused on exposing the "duality of man" and his struggle to hide it from

Protecting Miles and Flora in The Turn of the Screw “I saw my service so strongly and simply. I was there to protect and defend the little creatures…” The governess sees it as her duty to protect Miles and Flora. What do they need protection from and how does Henry James illustrate this in his novel “The Turn of the Screw”? Henry James’s ‘Turn of the Screw’ can be interpreted in many different ways. He constructed his novel in order to make allusions to sexual topics, (without stating

How Bram Stoker Uses Gothic Conventions to Create an Atmosphere of Suspense and Fear for the Reader Dracula is one of the most well-know novels, it was written by Abraham Stoker. At the time Dracula was released in 1897, people regarded it as being a romantic horror, with some elements of fantasy and also it was especially famous for it's gothic conventions. In modern times the term 'gothic' can be regarded as being barbarous, offensive and uncouth. Although many people

form of writing the author uses to build the story. Style is one of the most influential parts of a piece of fiction because it creates the overall mood and feeling. In “The Fall of the House of Usher,” the style is very gothic and dark, making an ominous mood to the story. This piece of fiction demonstrates Poe's skill for making a moving tone, an impeccable language, and a unique gothic style in his work. The story begins with an unnamed narrator who receives a letter from an old friend named

With the creation of Stoker’s vampire, his book enters into Gothic literature. Dracula however was not the first of the Gothic genre, but was a standout feature in it. Gothic literature focuses on mystery and horror and a lot of time supernatural elements. Nevertheless, Gothic literature was big in Stoker’s life according to Nicole Lobdell’s article, “Stoker & the Victorian Gothic Stage”, Stoker loved Gothic plays, sensation melodramas, and vampire melodramas. Lobdell states “He interprets the causes

The Thrilling Expedition to the Art of Gothic Novel in particular and literature in general is more than just a work of fiction but in fact the hidden reflection of a specific historical era. Although, Frankenstein, Wuthering Heights and Dracula were written in different times and each leaves its readers with different emotion and contemplation stages, they all share an affinity: the presence of Gothic elements. Indeed, these novels are designed to lead their reader into thrilling journeys through