Wuthering Heights and Northanger Abbey as Gothic Novels

Although the critics hold different interpretations of the novel, they all agree on the simple fact that deceit and deception both hold key roles within the story. This is not solely seen in characters like Heathcliff, but also in Emily Bronte herself in the way she presents the story. By neglecting to provide the reader with adequate explanations and conclusions of vital events in the story, the author deceives the reader into thinking that they can interpret the situations in their own way. Although it may seem that certain details are left out on purpose for the reader to fill in themselves, this is simply not the case. This is highlighted by J. Hillis Miller when he states: “This act of interpretation always leaves something over, something just at the edge of the circle of theoretical vision which that vision does not encompass.

Catherine is quite surprised when Henry clarifies that he does read and has read all of Radcliffe’s novels. This is an interesting subject in Austen’s novels and in this chapter, it could be implied that novels are meant to be read, and gender roles do not apply when reading novels. However, throughout the novel, Austen makes a point with Catherine that novels are to be read as entertainment, but one should never “lose” themselves in a novel. Another concept seen in this chapter is the discussion of different types of literature. While Catherine only reads gothic novels, Henry argues that there are also valuable types of literature, particularly history.

The Flaws of To Kill a Mockingbird Is it possible to judge literary classics to have failings or are they beyond contemporary measurements? As perfection is not attainable in any media, "classics" such as To Kill a Mockingbird, a novel by Harper Lee, can be found to have many instances of fault and flaw. A great novel should ease the reader into learning the story's characters and histories. It should include a plot that keeps the reader up all night wanting to read more. And it should also include a theme that remains clear and focused; to reach out to a reader without being encumbered.

Talking with friends about a book that loses people 's interest quickly happens a lot, to me at least. David Sheilds ' book didn 't lose my interest but it was hard to follow because of the short provocations that are given in this book. In addition, the provocations do not really follow along with each one and that made it harder to concentrate on the book. Another weakness of the book is that David should have given more input on matters of the subjects because I feel like that would keep the reader 's attention better. Reality Hunger being close to almost the total opposite of a manifesto when it says "a manifesto" on the cover of the book threw me off while reading the book because a manifesto is a published verbal declaration of the intentions, motives and views of the issuer.

The way the author wove the story together, we could not have anticipated the ending. Not all stories end with an open ending as this one did. Although I was frustrated with the ending, it was a new way to look at a piece of fiction. Was the author’s intent to torture the reader as he tortured Oedipa? Perhaps the author’s intention was to encourage a more meaningful dialogue from the readers.

Elizabeth is saddened for most of the book as well because Victor is at Ingolstadt for most of the book until word of William's death and Victor's father becoming sickly. Victor is also affected by depression and feels that he is responsible for the death of William and Justine. Frankenstein's creature elucidates his anger, saying, "There was non among the myriads of men that existed who would pity or assist me; and should I feel kindness towards my enemies? No: from that moment I declared everlasting war against the species, and, more than all, against him who had formed me and sent me forth to this insupportable misery,"(S...

However, Hawthorne shows him to be an evil-minded person who is so consumed with vengeance and hatred that he cannot live when his victim dies. His only purpose in life is to make Dimmesdale’s life miserable; so when the minister dies, Chillingworth has no purpose left so he dies as well. The story of the scarlet letter is extremely relatable in the modern era. People often do not realize that everyone has his/her own story and that people should not jump to conclusions without knowing that story. The kid that is always angry and is always bullied?

By Jane Austen's time, the genre had a clear enough definition of itself that her narrators rarely occasioned to intrude like Fielding's. Her first novel, Northanger Abbey contains some intrusive passages, though, even as a novice, she was developing a far more subtle approach to commentary. Austen argues for the novel without lengthy interruption, but like Fielding, forgoes authenticity in the process. By exposing the author's process and methods, Northanger Abbey and Tom Jones both concede the inherent fictionality of their work, but more importantly, they ... ... middle of paper ... ...iece, with lengthy, persuasive essay-like chapters throughout the text. Austen compresses her commentary and the narrator does not dominate the discussion.

All these misfortunes are caused by the lack of moral decision making. Unfortunately, these decisions ruined the life of many people involved in Victor’s life. All these events are the proof of what people’s actions can result into when isolation is a major theme in one’s life. Works Cited Shelley, Mary. Frankenstein: A Norton Critical Edition.

Another inter-literary connection, though, is more difficult to notice unless the book is pondered -- something the typical romance reader is not likely to do. Although Winspear attempts to give her book literary value by tying it to Gone With the Wind, because of the limitations of her chosen genre, and her own apparent inabilities as a writer, she cannot grasp the depth that makes Gone With the Wind a highly regarded romance work. The first clue to the correlation of the novels is given through the name of the Time of the Temptress character Wade O'Mara. The name does not flow very well. When the last name is considered, it seems familiar.