The Setting of The Jolly Corner and The Devil's Advocate Evoek the Supernatural

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The Setting of The Jolly Corner and The Devil's Advocate Evoek the Supernatural

The Oxford English Dictionary defines "supernatural" as "That which is above nature; belonging to a higher realm or system than that of nature; transcending the powers or the ordinary course of nature." Through the duration of mankind’s existence, humans have been fascinated with a higher power that defies the laws of nature. Supernatural themes have stimulated literature and the arts, both ancient and modern. Many parallels can be connected between stories involving the paranormal. The setting of "The Jolly Corner" and The Devil’s Advocate evokes the preternatural.

In the "The Jolly Corner", a supernatural presence is displayed within the setting. The main character, Spencer Brydon, grew up in the Jolly Corner, as well as many generations before him. We learn that many generations of the Brydon’s have grown up and passed away in the house. Their long history in the house implies that ghosts, either physical or mental, could be present. The spacious house creates a cold, desolate, an...

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