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Introduction
Aiming to understand the various aspects of the two gothic texts, the essay will endeavor
to delve deeper into these areas. The following paragraphs will argue for the idea that the aspects
of supernatural are intrinsic to the development of the texts.
1. Interesting Fact
Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Fall of the House of Usher”, is one of the most interesting stories
that depict the present state and the final amelioration of the protagonist along with the
dilapidated house. One of the most interesting facts is the mysterious and ambiguous nature of
the narrator. The narrator is presented as a character who makes his presence felt during the final
days of Roderick Usher and the dilapidated house (Pang et al.). The ambiguous character of the
narrator remains visibly unaffected by the gloom at the house. In addition to this, the narrator can
also be viewed as the external agent who strives to witness the strange happenings of the house
and Roderick Usher. Throughout the strange incidents, the narrator stands as the only voice of
rationality as well as sanity. What is most interesting is the manner in which Madeline refuses to
acknowledge the presence of the narrator. This is quite interesting because this scene forces the
readers to question about the very existence of the narrarto. It is quite doubtful whether the
narrator was a figment of the imagination of Roderick Usher.
2. Style of Walpole
A closer look at Walpoles’ ‘The Castle of Otranto’ will unearth many ideas which cannot
be revealed otherwise. It has to be agreed that Walpole’s style is emblematic of the statement
that Walpole does not inculcate any exaggeration and diversion. The statement that Walpole
does not focus on the inclusion of bombasts, Instead, it can be mentioned that Walople’s

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‘The Castle of Otranto’ reflects the intrinsic style of the author that chiefly focuses on the
notion of terror as well as sheer horror that is reflected throughout the text.
A scrutiny of the text will project that Walpole hardly indulges in digressions or
generation of irrelevant ideas. It can also be said that every incident in the novel strives to
point towards the central issue and catastrophe. In addition to this, the author has endeavored
to present the aspect of horror without any kind of digression or addition of irrelevant
ideologies. Using an extremely direct and comprehensive approach, the author explores the
idea of terror. “he roved insensibly to the caves...haunted by evil spirits” (Walpole 90).
Following a direct manner, the author presents the haunted nature of the caves. Thus it can be
said that the statement of Walpole’s style being bereaved of any exaggeration is true and can
be justified through his writings.
3. Feminist Perspective in ‘The Castle of Otranto’
A closer look at ‘The Castle of Otranto’ will project that the novel abounds in the
inclusion of the feminist perspective (Peraza Cruz and Adriana 1). It has to be agreed that the
novel strives to throw light on the various perspectives of feminism. A closer look at the
female characters in the novel will unearth that the author had tried to build the characters of
Matilda and Isabella as the representatives of the modern women who do not express
inhibitions while discharging any kind of responsibility (Siddiqui, Mohammad and Seher
159). In addition to this, it is also seen that the character of Matilda is presented as a strong
and self-aware woman who is aware of the nature of the supernatural presence. In addition to
this, the text also projects the idea of sexual repression and explorations of the female
characters. The text also projects the aspect of the quest for love of the female characters.