Gothicism spanned from the late 18th century to the early 19th century. It had elements of turmoil,
forgotten past, and the unknown. Its political stance depends on it's writer and draws on a mixture of
terror and romanticism.
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Charlotte Brontë lived from 1816 to 1855. She died of Typhus. Charlotte Bronte married Arthur Bell Nicholls on June 29, 1854. Charlotte wrote many novels in her lifetime including, The Green Dwarf and Jane Eyre. Jane Eyre can be considered a gothic novel because of its gothic settings and situations.
Analysis of two quotes from Jane Eyre:
"Then my own thoughts worried me. What crime was this that lived incarnate in this sequestered mansion, and could neither be expelled nor subdued by the owner? – what mystery, that broke out now in fire and now in blood, at the deadest hours of night? What creature was it, that, masked in an ordinary woman’s face and shape, uttered the voice, now of a mocking demon, and anon of a carrion-seeking bird of prey?" (2.5.54)
Jane speaks of Bertha, who she describes as a demon masked in a woman's face. Berhta has been laughing and walking about thornfeild. Setting fires, even one in Rochester's bedroom.
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"It seemed, sir, a woman, tall and large, with thick and dark hair hanging long down her back. I know not what dress she had on: it was white and straight; but whether gown, sheet, or shroud, I cannot tell."
"Did you see her face?"
"Not at first. But presently she took my veil from its place; she held it up, gazed at it long, and then she threw it over her own head, and turned to the mirror. At that moment I saw the reflection of the visage and features quite distinctly in the dark oblong glass."
"And how were they?"
"Fearful and ghastly to me – oh, sir, I never saw a face like it! It was a discoloured face – it was a savage face. I wish I could forget the roll of the red eyes and the fearful blackened inflation of the lineaments!"
"Ghosts are usually pale, Jane."
"This, sir, was purple: the lips were swelled and dark; the brow furrowed: the black eyebrows widely raised over the bloodshot eyes. Shall I tell you of what it reminded me?"
"You may."
"Of the foul German spectre – the Vampyre." (2.10.73-81)
Jane has just come in contact with Bertha, who came into her room, in the middle of the night, to don her veil. Jane tells Rochester about it. Bertha's face is discolored with red eyes and dark swelled lips, furrowed brows and wearing white nightgown.
Works Cited
The Raven: http://poestories.com/read/raven Used to view Edgar Allan Poe's, The Raven
Spirits of The Dead: http://poestories.com/read/spiritsofthedead Used to view Edgar Allan Poe's, Spirits of the Dead
"Manorama Online- Charlotte Bronte,jane Charlotte Bronte,jane Eyre,charlotte Bronte Life,charlotte Bronte Quotes,biography Charlotte Bronte." Manorama Online- Charlotte Bronte,jane Charlotte Bronte,jane Eyre,charlotte Bronte Life,charlotte Bronte Quotes,biography Charlotte Bronte. Web. 15 Dec. 2014. <http://www.manoramaonline.com/advt/Lifestyle/Poetry11/english/charlote.htm>. Used for Photo of Charlotte Bronte
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
"Edgar Allan Poe." Goodreads. Web. 15 Dec. 2014. <http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4624490.Edgar_Allan_Poe>.
Charlotte Brontë lived from 1816 to 1855. She died of Typhus. Charlotte Bronte married Arthur Bell Nicholls on June 29, 1854. Charlotte wrote many novels in her lifetime including, The Green Dwarf and Jane Eyre. Jane Eyre can be considered a gothic novel because of its gothic settings and situations.
Analysis of two quotes from Jane Eyre:
"Then my own thoughts worried me. What crime was this that lived incarnate in this sequestered mansion, and could neither be expelled nor subdued by the owner? – what mystery, that broke out now in fire and now in blood, at the deadest hours of night? What creature was it, that, masked in an ordinary woman’s face and shape, uttered the voice, now of a mocking demon, and anon of a carrion-seeking bird of prey?" (2.5.54)
Jane speaks of Bertha, who she describes as a demon masked in a woman's face. Berhta has been laughing and walking about thornfeild. Setting fires, even one in Rochester's bedroom.
Photo from: "Manorama Online- Charlotte Bronte,jane Charlotte Bronte,jane Eyre,charlotte Bronte Life,charlotte Bronte Quotes,biography Charlotte Bronte." Manorama Online- Charlotte Bronte,jane Charlotte Bronte,jane Eyre,charlotte Bronte Life,charlotte Bronte Quotes,biography Charlotte Bronte. Web. 15 Dec. 2014. <http://www.manoramaonline.com/advt/Lifestyle/Poetry11/english/charlote.htm>.
"It seemed, sir, a woman, tall and large, with thick and dark hair hanging long down her back. I know not what dress she had on: it was white and straight; but whether gown, sheet, or shroud, I cannot tell."
"Did you see her face?"
"Not at first. But presently she took my veil from its place; she held it up, gazed at it long, and then she threw it over her own head, and turned to the mirror. At that moment I saw the reflection of the visage and features quite distinctly in the dark oblong glass."
"And how were they?"
"Fearful and ghastly to me – oh, sir, I never saw a face like it! It was a discoloured face – it was a savage face. I wish I could forget the roll of the red eyes and the fearful blackened inflation of the lineaments!"
"Ghosts are usually pale, Jane."
"This, sir, was purple: the lips were swelled and dark; the brow furrowed: the black eyebrows widely raised over the bloodshot eyes. Shall I tell you of what it reminded me?"
"You may."
"Of the foul German spectre – the Vampyre." (2.10.73-81)
Jane has just come in contact with Bertha, who came into her room, in the middle of the night, to don her veil. Jane tells Rochester about it. Bertha's face is discolored with red eyes and dark swelled lips, furrowed brows and wearing white nightgown.
Works Cited
The Raven: http://poestories.com/read/raven Used to view Edgar Allan Poe's, The Raven
Spirits of The Dead: http://poestories.com/read/spiritsofthedead Used to view Edgar Allan Poe's, Spirits of the Dead
"Manorama Online- Charlotte Bronte,jane Charlotte Bronte,jane Eyre,charlotte Bronte Life,charlotte Bronte Quotes,biography Charlotte Bronte." Manorama Online- Charlotte Bronte,jane Charlotte Bronte,jane Eyre,charlotte Bronte Life,charlotte Bronte Quotes,biography Charlotte Bronte. Web. 15 Dec. 2014. <http://www.manoramaonline.com/advt/Lifestyle/Poetry11/english/charlote.htm>. Used for Photo of Charlotte Bronte
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
"Edgar Allan Poe." Goodreads. Web. 15 Dec. 2014. <http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4624490.Edgar_Allan_Poe>.