(1) Last night, I was walking in the forest by myself. It was a chilly night, the air was cold, and darkness had settled around me. When I decided to head back home, I had a strange sensation. Suddenly, I tripped over a rock. I didn’t fall, but I hurt my big toe. It hurt... 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 →