Two hundred years ago, Romantic and Gothic themes were popular in literature. ... When the creature sees Victor on his deathbed, he says "I cannot believe that I am the same creature whose thoughts once filled with sublime and transcendent visions of the beauty and the majesty of goodness. ... When he sees everything that is familir to him, he says "these sublime and magnificent scence afforded me the greates consolation that I [am] capable of recieving. ... At first he couldn't enjoy anything, but eventually nature overcomes him: "I [lie] at the bottom of the boat, and as I gaze on the c...

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Gothic styled architecture faded out by Renaissance. ... Growing up, I lived in Nob Hill. Every Sunday after playing in the park; (I am not a Christian) I would make a stop to peer into Grace Cathedral. I always thought that the rose windows were an inexhaustible sight. Despite the fact I no longer live in Nob Hill, I also look at the rose window whenever I pass by, creating a distinctive and permanent image in my mind, my first encounter of Gothic architecture. ...

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 Gothic literature explores the natural human sensation of helplessness in the face of the unknown. By comparing Frankenstein with at least one other Gothic text, discuss this view of Gothic literature.' ... Captain Walton can be seen as a naive narrator because despite Victor Frankenstein's warnings that he is: "exposing [himself] to the same dangers which has rendered me what I am", Walton continues towards his dreams of discovering the North Pole. ... He says "I might feel justified in asking for an increase in salary". ... This proves that gothic characte...

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Frankenstein's ambition and determination to artificially create life later turned into a deadly obsession " One mans life or death were but a small price to pay for the acquirement of knowledge which I sought ". ... The most important religious comparison in Frankenstein are the similarities between Victor as God and the monster as Lucifer this is prevalent when the "monster- says "I am thy creature, I ought to be thy Adam, but I am rather the fallen angel-. ... Although in each of the 3 texts the women hold contrasting positions it is important to notice that the women indeed hold subst...

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Through researching the Gothic preoccupation with the Grotesque and the Monstrous body, she was able to create comparisons between her own research into modern self-representation and self-image and the subjects of Gothic Literature. ... Like Croke, these artists did not turn to the art of the gothic revival for inspiration but to the alternative tradition of the Gothic novel. ... Kristeva states: "Refuse and corpses show me what I permanently thrust aside in order to live... There, I am at the border of my condition as a living being. ... I am forced to recognize my own mortality, yet ...

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The Gothic structure creates a realistic scenario for the reader. ... --yes, I hear it, and have heard it. Long --long --long --many minutes, many hours, many days, have I heard it --yet I dared not --oh, pity me, miserable wretch that I am! --I dared not --I dared not speak! ... I TELL YOU THAT SHE NOW STANDS WITHOUT THE DOOR! ...

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A Comparison of extracts from Mary Shelly's "Frankenstein" and Susan Hills "Woman in Black" of their Effectiveness and Creation of Tension I am intending to review an extract from two pieces of pre and post 19th Century text, in the hope of pinpointing the effectiveness and ways of creating tension in a Gothic Horror story. There are ways in which to define Gothic Horror, i.e., the simple plots, rather supernatural events, the specific definition between their complex and vivid descriptions, particular focus on terror and horror and the intense descriptions of the landscape and weather...

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Fairfax proves this when she says, "I dare say he is clever: but I never had much conversation with him" (Bronte 108). ... Rochester explains his love for Jane pronouncing, "Then you are mistaken, and you know nothing about me, and nothing about the sort of love of which I am capable. ... Bronte uses the Byronic hero in order to create further the Gothic feel to the novel. Gothic style of writing has been used by many writers to demonstrate their particular mood and feeling about the novel. Gothic is the relating of writing to the middle ages or dark periods. ...

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Gothic architecture, I think, would be a good sight to see. ... For example, the stained-glass windows that are found in most Gothic-style cathedrals must have been a long time consuming process. ... If I existed during that time frame, I am certain I would be an admirer then of their works. The only one thing I can think that I would miss of my own culture is our music. I love music. ...

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In Mary Shelley's gothic novel, "Frankenstein", evil is portrayed in many ways through Victor Frankenstein's actions. ... I am an unfortunate and deserted creature; I look around and I have no relation or friend upon earth. These amiable people to whom I go have never seen me and know little of me. I am full of fears, for if I fail there, I am an outcast in the world forever"(Shelly 127). ...

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It got so bad that she finally started accusing Crystal of being gothic and into devil worshipping. ... I do know that when I went back with her a couple of days later the same clerk who had previously ignored her helped her immediately. ... I am sure that by the time she goes to college she"ll actually us all that English that she has been taught. ... I made a 92 on this particular essay. I hope it helps....

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The gothic novel emerges by the end of the 18th century as a reflection of repression'; as a rebellion of the imagination against the tyranny of reason of the Enlightment. However, there are many different stages in the development of a gothic tradition - from the illuministic gothic to a more internalised psychological narrative. As the gothic suffers transformations, it goes deeper within itself in order to deal with psychological problems used to dramatise the character's uncertainties and conflicts when faced with a difficult social situation. ... Dualism is a fundamental ...

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It got so bad that she finally started accusing Crystal of being gothic and into devil worshipping. ... I don't know if it had anything to do with whom she was with or not. I do know that when I went back with her a couple of days later the same clerk who had previously ignored her helped her immediately. ... Crystal makes fairly good grades in her English class, but I don't see how. ... I am sure that by the time she goes to college she"ll actually us all that English that she has been taught. ...

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"The Dwindling House of Usher" If I were to ask someone to describe a romance, they might say "someone who longs for adventure and love." ... Exploring the physical surroundings of the Usher home, there is a gothic dreariness atmosphere surrounding this house. ... Inside the house as though in a gothic dream, were " carvings of the ceilings, somber tapestries of the walls, the blackness of the floors." ... "Long-long-long-many minutes, many hours, many days, have I heard it - yet I dared not-pity on me, miserable wretch that I am! ...

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As I was sitting on the black chair with my arm being poked by several needles, I knew I would never regret getting the gothic looking cross permanently traced onto my left arm. ... I knew I wanted to have a symbol tattooed onto my arm that meant something. I wanted a tattoo that told a story. ... It also signifies that wherever I go I take my beliefs with me. ... Therefore when Moses" law says in Leviticus chapter 19 vs. 28, "Never cut your bodies in mourning for the dead or mark your skin with tattoos, for I am the Lord,"(NLT) they take this at its word. ...

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Supernatural Gothic vs. ... This is where I found many debates and criticisms on whether this was more of a Victorian theme or a Gothic one, and more interesting was the debate on whether this was supernatural or fantasy. ... In a novel analysis, it quotes Heathcliff saying to Catherine at that moment, "Catherine Earnshaw, may you not rest as long as I am living! ... I believe- I know that ghosts have wandered on earth. ... In conclusion, I think that this story should have been a Gothic one verses a Victorian one, because it dealt with the supernatural. ...

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I am reporting from the region of Western Europe. ... Types of food: peas, beans, lentils, bacon, salt, honey, cheese, wine, and bread How they dress: knights had suits of armor, leather, gothic style Language: Latin, Vernacular, Italian, English and French Special ceremonies: Holy War Social classes: N/A Culture and religion interaction became affected because of the mixtures of different cultures and religions had different ideas and beliefs. ...

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"He's more myself than I am. ... What Bronte gives us, however, keeping with the Gothic genre, is a cruel, heartless tyrant, consumed with hate, on a mission to destroy everyone who has ever crossed his path, including Cathy. ... I've fought through a bitter life since I last heard your voice, and you must forgive me, for I struggled only for you!... " So much the worse for me that I am strong. Do I want to live? ...

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I will not say that this is what I always do when I am feeling stressed out but it surely serves as a time for relaxation and above all, a truly enriching cultural experience. ... I admit that at that time it was not the most exiting thing I would do while in Paris but nowadays I am very proud to say that I saw a lot of the paintings that we talk about in our lectures. ... The hotel in Scotland was the greatest because it was like an old gothic castle. ... In fact, when I tried to doze off on the coach, I used to, literally, count the sheep until I was fast asleep! ... Given the opport...

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However, my lack of interest is obliterated due to the fact that I am a student athlete. In order to not only play but continue my education I am forced to attend and do well in school. ... This may sound a bit contradicting, but I am truly a friendly person, certain people and their tendencies just drive me insane. ... Then there's the weirdos, they range from gothics to Pokémon fanatics. ... For some odd reason I typically find something that I do not like about at least one of my teachers. ...

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Don't worry, I am here for you" My eyes felt like they had been frozen shut for days when I finally opened them. ... I saw some Gothic people sitting on the floor of the main hallway. ... "I am not going to school anymore!... I saw the Gothic people, then I saw my enemy. ... Now I am a senior in high school and I have a great wig that I wear. ...

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"I know I can do it, just keep trying, one more time" I tried to convince myself. ... My broken string half way hanging out from the trash can like a snake climbing up a tree, my gothic Metallica poster over my perfectly tidy bed, and my computer screen with the solo tablature, reminded me of my downfall, of my break down. ... "I am very close now, just a couple of tries more" I said to my self in a low but confident tone. ... I felt as if I was on top of the world, like I could do anything. ... I looked at each one and said proudly "I am too good for you." ...

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He is considered as the master of gothic stories. ... I loved the old man. ... In "The Black Cat " narrator is describing: "Yet, mad am I not -- and very surely do I not dream. But to-morrow I die, and to-day I would unburthen my soul. ... In "The Black Cat,"" the narrator defending himself, "Yet, mad am I not -- and very surely do I not dream" (Poe 1). ...

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Her sometimes gory and erotic text unravels the tales in a way where feminism, gothic times and horrific imagery shine through beginning from simple childhood stories entwined with morals. ... The passage I am studying looks deeper into this idea that she is not aware of "love" itself and is merely in love with the riches and ideas that surround her when she is with him. ... "I thought I must truly love him" her uncertainty reminds us of her innocence, "On his arm, all eyes were upon me" she mistakes her love for the way she feels around him with actual love of the individual. ... Her ability ...

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Page after page I am reminded how little human nature has changed throughout the centuries. The quest for "greatness", wealth, and spiritual fulfillment still plagues present day earth as it did thousands of years ago. The fall of the Roman Empire had many contributing factors. The most harmful t...

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