Gothic theme

What is Gothicism some people might ask? Well that in and of itself is not the easiest thing to explain. For many it is the dark themes in literature, but that is not so. Gothic Literature appeared in writings because writers started to delve into the murky past of literature in order to capture the ancient folklore and interesting mysteries. The web that makes of gothic literature stretches far and wide and touches different territories, that many find scandalous, escapism, stalking, outré, and perilous

The Gothic Theme in Dracula by Bram Stoker Bram Stoker's Dracula is a true Gothic novel that belongs on any gothic literature course. Focusing in on the recurring themes, characters and settings used throughout the novel one sees how Dracula has set the standard for Gothic literature today. The theme in Dracula is that classic Gothic theme of the epic battle of good versus evil. In this novel this is expressed in a very direct way, there is never any question as to who is right and who

He faced a lot of death during his life, especially of the women he loved. The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allen Poe uses many of the gothic and romantic elements to tell a story of the effects of loneliness in an isolated setting; except Poe has the woman in distress become the ultimate avenger. The Fall of the House of Usher includes many gothic elements. The story takes place in an isolated house that looks like a spooky castle with “fungi overspread the whole exterior hanging in a fine

Gothic Elements in Edgar Allen Poe’s The Pit and the Pendulum Keywords: death, mystery, temporal and mental impasses, The Pit and the Pendulum. Poe uses the elements of sounds, emotions, darkness, and light very skillfully. Poe's using the available natural and physical elements rather than supernatural factors is the strong point of the story. Narrating with infinite fear and through artistic imagery, the first person narrator completely absorbs the reader in the story. Such atmospheres appear

Gothic Elements and how they are Reflected in To Kill a Mockingbird The very concept of killing a mockingbird is obviously wrong and immoral, no oppression should be celebrated or even commonplace. During the early stages of Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird(1960), the reader is suggested an initial sense of ignorance and fear. The coming of age story gives a reflection of small town living from a young, nonconforming girls point of view. We watch at the pace of a slow southern drawl as Scout and

it’s how people survive. Without the body’s fight or flight response, a defense mechanism, humans would not be able to withstand the threat they faced. In The Castle of Otranto, the first gothic novel, the writer Horace Walpole used gothic elements to help trigger fear to whomever was reading. Three of the gothic elements Walpole used were omens, portraits, visions, an ancient prophecy, and women threatened by a powerful, impulsive, tyrannical male. Fear is one of the main reasons people are alive

short-story form of writing, chiefly tales of the mysterious and macabre, has established his short stories as leading proponents of “Gothic” literature. Although the term “Gothic” originally referred only to literature set in the Gothic (or medieval) period, its meaning has since been extended to include a particular style of writing. In order for literature to be “Gothic,” it must fulfill some specific requirements. Firstly, it must set a tone that is dark, somber, and foreboding. Next, throughout the

In the history of literature, there have always been different themes and genres of writing. But few have been as different or unique as that of the “gothic” literature. Of all the gothic authors of history, few writing has captured the mind and plunged it into the depths of fear as that of Edgar Allen Poe. Poe’s “The Cask of Amontillado,” is a story that shows us how deadly being prideful can be. Themes of dishonour, revenge and questionable justice all come together in this story. In this essay

of the unknown is a common Gothic theme that is used to create fear and uncertainty in the responder. This is achieved through the use of a number of different techniques and conventions. The fear of the unknown is expressed through dark, uncertain and mysterious circumstances cause responders to feel vulnerable and fearful. In Bram Stoker’s Dracula the overpowering force of the sublime, the prominence of religion, death and use of darkness accompanied by typical Gothic techniques evoke a fear of

Concurrent Themes Among Gothic Literature Gothic Literature often has many themes throughout the story. Four specific examples of when gothic literatures have themes are, “A Rose For Emily”, by William Faulkner, “The Devil and Tom Walker”, by Washington Irving, “Prey”, by Richard Matheson, and “The Feather Pillow”, by Horacio Quiroga. All of these pieces have specific themes of violence and death, and entrapment to get the reader to understand the gravity of these situations. The first theme that is