Category Archives: Response 1

The “Castle of Otranto” was a interesting story. This piece of Gothic literature is special because it was one of the first text that introduced Gothic themes in a story. Some of these themes were the super natural, monks, and … Continue reading →

In the beginning, I sort of was familiar with gothic literature, but very vaguely. When I began to read “The Castle of Otranto” Horace Walpole I was able to see how this book portrayed gothic literature around the 1800s. The … Continue reading →

I have never read a book with such a strong gothic feeling other than ‘The Castle of Otranto’. The plot caught my eye, and with the way it started out, with the death of an immediate main character, it was … Continue reading →

In the past I never payed much attention to Gothic aspects in literature since it didn’t interest me nor did I care for it. Not having read much Gothic literature I read ‘The Castle of Otranto’ with an open mind. At first … Continue reading →

It goes to say with little doubt that “The Castle of Otranto” is the original Gothic tale, with its abundant tropes and cliches which litter the genre in its current iteration. It has set the stage for countless works to … Continue reading →

The Castle of Otranto is a unique read. Considering that this is the first of its time being a Gothic piece setting a standard for future Gothic pieces. Interestingly enough an inference which can be drawn from the whole story … Continue reading →

After reading the first Gothic novel, I can see that the novel really portrays its theme. There are many elements that present the gothic theme. One of the elements is the vulnerability of a women and the damsel in distress. … Continue reading →

After reading “Castle of Ontranto” I now have a better understanding of gothic literature from a traditional standpoint. Being that this text was one of the first gothic texts of its time it highlighted most of the themes in a … Continue reading →

When reading “the Castle of Otranto”, one can find many shocking moments that give us a sense of how people lived during that time. While I was reading reading this book, I felt sad and sorry for the women in … Continue reading →

Within the gothic novel “The Castle of Otranto” I found the murder of Matilda to be one of the most interesting parts. Manfred’s actions displayed careless thought into the murder of an innocent. Although at first her identity is not … Continue reading →