The Well - Gothic Horror The Well written by the talented Western Australian writer, Elizabeth Jolley is a suspenseful and chilling novel comprising elements of the Gothic genre. It centralizes on Herster Haper the eccentric, crippled and surrogate mother to Katherine, an unwanted child who together commit a crime. Adding to this psychological thriller ... enabling readers to develop an issue of lesbianism. Hester's response to Katherine's dancing is full of sexuality and sensuality previously kept in abeyance. "Whenever she watch Kathy dancing, Hester moved in a wonderful freedom within herse...

• Word Count: 1398
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... difference." How far do you agree with this statement? Discuss what is revealed about late Victorian sociConfidential Page 1 30/08/03ety through Stoker's portrayal of female characters. Women and their sexuality is a major theme presented in the novel "Dracula". We see a great contrast between Mina, a typical virtuous ... ; "the novel is preoccupied with gender roles." Throughout the novel we grow increasingly fond of Mina, as we read her diary entries and letters we hear her personal thoughts. This is typical of Gothic literature, and similar to "The Woman In White", which may have infl...

• Word Count: 1533
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School