Cinderella is a folklore story that has been passed on for several decades. It embodies myth-elements of unjust oppression and triumphant rewards. As you might not know, there is an estimated number of three hundred and forty-five variants to the story. In 1950, Walt Disney produced a movie based on it which has known uncomparable... Continue Reading →
Animal Symbolism — Recurrent Gothic Animals
Animals are often present in any kind of stories, gothic ones included. When they are depicted, one can always wonder: why this animal? Why a wolf and not a bear? Why a cat and not a dog? These literary decisions can sometimes arise from the symbolism behind the animal (this is not absolute, the author... Continue Reading →