10-28-2007, 09:29 PM
Alternatively, we can call it Right vs. Wrong. I think it would be best for me to begin with a few thoughts and ask that any others who join in to continue it from there.
If we start with the early Gothics, we find that the main theme dealt with righting a wrong. We can discuss how this theme has developed into today's Gothic novels, using specific examples along the way.
The first Gothic romance that we are aware of is "The Castle of Otranto". At the very beginning we are introduced to our villain, who is aware that he is a usurper. Thus, he is prompted to correct his wrongdoing with a scheme that would ease his conscience. The fact that he is somewhat bothered by his conscience suggests that he is not an altogether evil person. However, he does show his evil side later.
If we start with the early Gothics, we find that the main theme dealt with righting a wrong. We can discuss how this theme has developed into today's Gothic novels, using specific examples along the way.
The first Gothic romance that we are aware of is "The Castle of Otranto". At the very beginning we are introduced to our villain, who is aware that he is a usurper. Thus, he is prompted to correct his wrongdoing with a scheme that would ease his conscience. The fact that he is somewhat bothered by his conscience suggests that he is not an altogether evil person. However, he does show his evil side later.