Catacombs

Few literary genres have managed to permeate the popular consciousness in the way that the Gothic has. Visions of ancient castles, tyrants of dwindling sanity, and the supernatural are irrevocably imbedded in the minds of the world at large. Yet, the Gothic tradition offers much more than its more recognizable tropes and motifs would seem to suggest. The Gothic often finds itself addressing weightier matters such as the norms and expectations of gender within society. Matthews Lewis’ early…

The writer’s use of narration lets the reader get personally close to the characters mindset. Their personal point of view and to evoke the reader’s empathy for the character where there is obvious flaw. Poe is a writer who likes to dwell in the darkness and specializes in the subject of madness and despair. In Edgar Allen Poe’s “The Cask of Amontillado” tells the tale in the point of view of a madman bent on revenge for an untold reason. Gilman is a feminist writer who challenges the status quo…

Three Common Themes Recognized as an acclaimed genius, Edgar Allan Poe was famously known for his short story writings of death. His work is very well known in American Literature. He is known for sparking up gothic literature which is an extension of romantic literature. His popularity grew at that era because people grew interested in that sort of literature, he was very fortunate for being at the right moment of time for that kind of writing. Many of his famous writings contain a common theme…

Fortunator does not have any ideas of Montresor's motivation. And Montresor is wearing a mask to pretend as a generous person by showing Fortunato the Amontillado wine. He lures Fortunato into his cellar for the rare wine. When they get into the catacomb, Montresor suddenly chain Fortunato to the wall and brick the opening in an inhumanity way. “I resumed the trowel, and finished without interruption the fifth, the sixth and the seventh tier. The wall is now nearly upon the level of my breast.”…

The novel Dracula is based off of several different Gothic Motifs. In Gothic Literature is writing that is based off of scenery that is dark and wicked, overwhelming and dramatic scenes, and filled with the mystery of events. Gothic literature most of the time revolves around an event or object that has a meaning of evil or secrecy. Novels that are Gothic have supernatural events that take place, or romantic events. Dracula consist of many of these elements that take place in Gothic…

A human facing back towards a giant hole in the ground of a cave of a mountain titled Mt.Ebott.They took a deep breath hesitating, clutching their pale sweater"....hh.." Their breath wavering quietly, body numb not sure if this was really the right answer to escape all this.Tears form in the corner of their eyes streaming down the cheeks to fall off the chin , thinking and thinking making them light headed. They thought about all the reasons why they shouldn't do this but those thoughts were…

poisoning, and some of our necessary resources were irreparably damaged. We tried to save ourselves. We were given warning of the incoming doomsday, but not all had the means of escape. Those who did not heed the orders to evacuate to their underground catacombs perished quickly, some couldn’t get deep enough to escape the radiation – they were less lucky. My family, initially reluctant to retreat and leave their home, followed me underground; all survived. Our green and blue planet barely…

Dystopian texts subvert ethical standards, extrapolating on contextual fears to present inter-textual perspectives on harrowing political landscapes. Fritz Lang’s Metropolis (1927) and George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four (1949) value freedom and self-determination by positioning responders to invest emotionally in the plight of individuals. Metropolis represents an industrial cityscape to convey the division of labour in the Weimar Republic and the need for the “heart,” characterised through…

Slaughterhouse-Five;The Disjointed Reality of War and Heroes Popular western culture glorifies , the image of a prestigious and courageous war hero into the minds of most citizens. This image of a war hero displays masculine and brave qualities and often puts their life on the line for their country. This glorification essentially leads to the popular belief and craving to become just like a ‘war hero’. However, this glamorization is highly inaccurate and distorts the truth of war. Through the…

Heart of Darkness written by Joseph Conrad is a fantastic novella and the author’s famous work. Primarily, it has gained its popularity due to the unique and interesting plot, which entices the readers. Specifically, the main story of the book revolves around the voyage down the Congo River and describes the peculiar adventures and events that happened with the captain of the ship and his brigade during their trip. In addition, besides the thrilling plot, the composition is known for the unusual…