1. The Monk
... on portraying the terrifying, insistence on archaic settings, a very prominent use of supernatural forces, the presence of highly stereotypical characters and an attempt to perfect the technique of literary suspense. Angela Carter most accurately defines Gothic, in her collection of tales "Fireworks": "The Gothic tradition grandly ignores the value systems of our institutions, it deals entirely with the profane. Its great ... ...
- Word Count: 1271
- Approx Pages: 5
- Grade Level: Undergraduate
