The only similarity so far is how Frankenstein and St. Aubert and Emily travel to another place just so they can escape the sorrows that have befallen in their homes. However, St. Aubert's interest in nature may also be similar to Frankenstein, but more in terms of plants and scenery than in life.
Yeah, i totally saw that St. Aubert is almost obsessed with nature, just like Frankenstein and his science. Do you think this will come to be important like in Frankenstein?
I am afraid that St. Aubert's decline in health would result in his death. As such, he will leave poor Emily alone and she will end up with the antagonist of the story. As such, prepare for drama people! Grab the tissue boxes and make sure you have an empty rubbish bin!
I feel like from what i've read that obsession could be a theme throughout the Gothic genre. I mean it plays a big role both in Frankenstein and Mysteries of Udolpho. Maybe if the obsessions in these novels didn't have such an impact i would feel less confident about saying obsession was a part of the tradition, but the books speak for themselves.
both use thhe word MELANCHOLY quite a few times which goes to show that that may be one of the important elements in creating a gothic novel.,,along with romanticism and suspense.(:
The only similarity so far is how Frankenstein and St. Aubert and Emily travel to another place just so they can escape the sorrows that have befallen in their homes. However, St. Aubert's interest in nature may also be similar to Frankenstein, but more in terms of plants and scenery than in life.
ReplyDeleteYeah, i totally saw that St. Aubert is almost obsessed with nature, just like Frankenstein and his science. Do you think this will come to be important like in Frankenstein?
ReplyDeleteI am afraid that St. Aubert's decline in health would result in his death. As such, he will leave poor Emily alone and she will end up with the antagonist of the story. As such, prepare for drama people! Grab the tissue boxes and make sure you have an empty rubbish bin!
ReplyDeleteDO you think obsession could be part of the Gothic tradition?
ReplyDeleteI feel like from what i've read that obsession could be a theme throughout the Gothic genre. I mean it plays a big role both in Frankenstein and Mysteries of Udolpho. Maybe if the obsessions in these novels didn't have such an impact i would feel less confident about saying obsession was a part of the tradition, but the books speak for themselves.
ReplyDeleteI usually think of obsessive characters as crazy, like Dr. Frankenstein. But I guess in this case it is different.
ReplyDeleteBoth of the setting are kind of creepy. But maybe that's just me?
ReplyDeleteboth use thhe word MELANCHOLY quite a few times which goes to show that that may be one of the important elements in creating a gothic novel.,,along with romanticism and suspense.(:
ReplyDeleteYes, definately suspense! And yes Melancholy is used numerous times in both. That's what I also noticed
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