Gothic literature is a genre associated with horror‚ mystery and terror they play a key role in providing elements that could frighten and impress the reader. The story "The feather pillow" is a one of the Hispanic gothic literature that has all the components that represent gothic literature (mystery‚ terror‚ super natural) that startles the reader. “There are stains on the pillow that look like blood” (Quiroga). “Jordan felt the hair rise on the back of his neck” (Quiroga). Horacio Quiroga in
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The Capturing Effects of Gothic Elements There is a vast amount of techniques an author can use to make their story better than their competitors; there is not one method that is better than the rest‚ but there are more effective elements used than others to reach out and grab the reader’s attention and emotion. The use of gothic elements in short stories and poems are the building blocks for a truly spectacular and captivating story. Edgar A. Poe is without a doubt one of the most well-known
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Gothic is a literary genre that is connected to the dark and horrific. It became popular in the late Victorian Era‚ following the success of Horace Walpole’s The Castle of Otranto‚ in 1764. Since that time‚ gothic literature has become a widespread influence. Some elements that are typically gothic include ancient prophecies‚ mystery and suspense‚ supernatural events‚ dreams and visions‚ violence‚ and a gloomy and desolate setting. Charlotte Bronte‚ the author of Jane Eyre‚ was greatly influenced
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Carter make of gothic elements in ‘The Bloody Chamber’ The term ‘Gothic’ was first used to describe a style of art and architecture in medieval Europe. It was said that gothic was an “attempt to incorporate the power of wild nature within the structures of civilization” writers later started using this idea in their literature‚ Angela Carter was was of these writers‚ using many gothic elements in her stories to evoke certain emotion from her readers. One of the main gothic elements used by Angela
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of these movements in his writing with a strong focus on the Romantic style. “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” and “Rip Van Winkle” were two of his most famous works‚ which portrayed the romantic ideas of this period. The description of the beauty of the natural world and a belief in the goodness of humanity were key romantic themes that make up large elements of both stories. Through the main figurative elements of Figurative Language‚ Point of View and Imagery‚ Washington Irving portrays the Romantic
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Gothic Elements in the Short Stories of Edgar Allan Poe Edgar Allan Poe is known as the Father of the Gothic. He utilized Gothicism in his short stories such as‚ ‘The Fall of the House of Usher’ and ‘Ligeia.’ Poe has written numerous literary masterpieces that have focused on the Gothic. Not only have his works been focused on the Gothic‚ but his life had somewhat of a Gothic theme. Through love‚ death‚ and depression‚ Poe’s life had an impact on the way he wrote‚ which is evident through in
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authors poems throughout the 1700’s and beyond‚ created a particular style of writing: romanticism. With the use of romanticism‚ these authors manage to create aspects of mood with different feeling and emotions that convey darker themes. The elements of Gothic Literature in the short stories the “Black Cat‚” “the Devil and Tom Walker‚” and Sharp Objects create a morbid mood through the usage of grotesque scenery‚ psychological issues‚ and death. To begin‚ in the “Black Cat” and Sharp Objects death
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THE ELEMENT OF WITCHCRAFT IN MOVIES Witchcraft has always been a fascinating subject in the literature and movies. Writers and filmmakers alike capitalize on humanity’s seemingly natural curiosity about the unknown and the supernatural. More than its element of the supernatural‚ however‚ witchcraft signifies power – the ability to do things that no ordinary mortal can do‚ the power to do what is not human – and this element is what attracts people the most. However‚ witchcraft is a multidimensional
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THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW: BOOK VS. MOVIE 2011 Outline: A) Introduction: general overview. B) Comparison of book and movie: 1) plot; 2) character; 3) settings. C) Conclusion. Foreword: This research paper discusses differences and similarities between the book by W. Irving “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” and movie “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”‚ directed by Pierre Gang. Thesis: Screen version of W. Irving’s
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differently. Washington Irving was a famous author of American literature born in the late 1700’s. He was popular for his work in short stories. Popular stories of Irving’s included‚ "The devil and Tom Walker"‚ "Rip Van Winkle"‚ and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow". In his stories Irving put importance on both the individual and the community‚ but he directed his focus on the individual. He did this by portraying how the choices of an individual can affect a community‚ and how an individual’s choices can
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