THE ELEMENT OF PARA GOTHICISM CHARLOTTE BRONTE'S JANE EYRE AND EMILY BRONTE'S WUTHERING HEIGHTS.docx
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Para-Gothicism is not a rediscovery of the gothic, but rather a rebirth of that style; it is also a modern name for Gothicism, a genre or mode of literature combining elements of both horror and romance. This research study is centred on the novels of Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre and Emily Bronte�...
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The Element Of Para Gothicism Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre And
Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights
Introduction
Background to the Study
This research study will be dealing with the subject matter of the para-gothicism
in the novels of Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre and Emily Bronte’s Wuthering
Heights. It will be very necessary to give the basics of the subject matter before a
broader look will be given the subject matter in the review of the literature.
It will be very necessary to first of all make an absolute definition of what a gothic
novel is. Gothic fiction, sometimes referred to as Gothic horror, is a genre or
mode of literature that combines elements of both horror and romance.
Gothicism's origin is attributed to English author Horace Walpole, with his 1764
novel The Castle of Otranto, subtitled "A Gothic Story". The effect of Gothic fiction
feeds on a pleasing sort of terror, an extension of Romantic literary pleasures that
were relatively new at the time of Walpole's novel. Melodrama and parody
(including self-parody) were other long-standing features of the Gothic initiated
by Walpole.
Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights
Introduction
Background to the Study
This research study will be dealing with the subject matter of the para-gothicism
in the novels of Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre and Emily Bronte’s Wuthering
Heights. It will be very necessary to give the basics of the subject matter before a
broader look will be given the subject matter in the review of the literature.
It will be very necessary to first of all make an absolute definition of what a gothic
novel is. Gothic fiction, sometimes referred to as Gothic horror, is a genre or
mode of literature that combines elements of both horror and romance.
Gothicism's origin is attributed to English author Horace Walpole, with his 1764
novel The Castle of Otranto, subtitled "A Gothic Story". The effect of Gothic fiction
feeds on a pleasing sort of terror, an extension of Romantic literary pleasures that
were relatively new at the time of Walpole's novel. Melodrama and parody
(including self-parody) were other long-standing features of the Gothic initiated
by Walpole.
Generally, the tone and mood of gothic novels are brooding and sombre. Often,
female protagonists find themselves in the midst of conspiracies, in the clutches
of mysterious or sinister people (usually men), and people tend to harbour (dark!)
secrets. The male protagonist, who may be the romantic interest, is often
brooding and charismatic. The landscape and/or climate are often inhospitable,
and the author may use pathetic fallacy to good effect. Buildings, dwellings, and
architecture are often scary or mysterious--there may be secret rooms or rooms
with special significance.
Narratives revolve around the macabre, the supernatural, and death quite a bit.
People are sometimes 'haunted' by memories of dead loved ones. Other times,
the supernatural element is explained away, though. i.e., the main characters
think there's a ghost, but a rational explanation for seemingly supernatural events
is revealed. Protagonists' psychology is important too: a lot of the time, these
stories are rooted in some deep fears of death, sex, etc., and so a lot of the terror
may be in their imagination--which does not necessarily make it less terrifying.
Para-Gothicism is not a rediscovery of the gothic, but rather a rebirth of that style;
it is also a modern name for Gothicism. According to The Merriam-Webster
Dictionary, it is defined as relating and constituting the revival or adaptation of
the Gothic, especially in literature or architecture.
The Gothic motifs and forms are imitated. This genre could be said to be broad
and hybrid in nature. It covers three genres:
1. The Gothic novels – This utilizes the mysterious, the supernatural, the
horrific, and the romantic.
2. The romance novel – This lays emphasis on love and passion and represents
the notion of two lovers destined for each other.
3. The Bildungsroman – It is a narration of a character’s internal development
as he/she undergoes a succession of encounters with the external world
In architectural terms parallel to the ascendancy of the neo-Gothic styles in the
19th century in England, interest spread rapidly to the continent of Europe,
female protagonists find themselves in the midst of conspiracies, in the clutches
of mysterious or sinister people (usually men), and people tend to harbour (dark!)
secrets. The male protagonist, who may be the romantic interest, is often
brooding and charismatic. The landscape and/or climate are often inhospitable,
and the author may use pathetic fallacy to good effect. Buildings, dwellings, and
architecture are often scary or mysterious--there may be secret rooms or rooms
with special significance.
Narratives revolve around the macabre, the supernatural, and death quite a bit.
People are sometimes 'haunted' by memories of dead loved ones. Other times,
the supernatural element is explained away, though. i.e., the main characters
think there's a ghost, but a rational explanation for seemingly supernatural events
is revealed. Protagonists' psychology is important too: a lot of the time, these
stories are rooted in some deep fears of death, sex, etc., and so a lot of the terror
may be in their imagination--which does not necessarily make it less terrifying.
Para-Gothicism is not a rediscovery of the gothic, but rather a rebirth of that style;
it is also a modern name for Gothicism. According to The Merriam-Webster
Dictionary, it is defined as relating and constituting the revival or adaptation of
the Gothic, especially in literature or architecture.
The Gothic motifs and forms are imitated. This genre could be said to be broad
and hybrid in nature. It covers three genres:
1. The Gothic novels – This utilizes the mysterious, the supernatural, the
horrific, and the romantic.
2. The romance novel – This lays emphasis on love and passion and represents
the notion of two lovers destined for each other.
3. The Bildungsroman – It is a narration of a character’s internal development
as he/she undergoes a succession of encounters with the external world
In architectural terms parallel to the ascendancy of the neo-Gothic styles in the
19th century in England, interest spread rapidly to the continent of Europe,
Australia, South Africa, and America. The number of Gothic revival structures built
in the 19th and 20th centuries has exceeded the number of authentic Gothic
structures that had been built previously. Today, for instance, the Gothic style of
architecture has been imitated in churches, military academies and university
buildings.
Also, Jane Eyre is a novel by English writer Charlotte Brontë. It was published in
London, England, in 1847 by Smith, Elder & Co. with the title Jane Eyre. An
Autobiography under the pen name "Currer Bell." The first American edition was
released the following year by Harper & Brothers of New York. The Penguin
edition describes it as an "influential feminist text" because of its in-depth
exploration of a strong female character's feelings.
The novel merges elements of three distinct genres. It has the form of a
Bildungsroman, a story about a child's maturation, focusing on the emotions and
experiences that accompany growth to adulthood. The novel also contains much
social criticism, with a strong sense of morality at its core, and finally has the
brooding and moody quality and Byronic character typical of Gothic fiction.
It is a novel often considered ahead of its time due to its portrayal of the
development of a thinking and passionate young woman who is both
individualistic, desiring for a full life, and also highly moral. Jane evolves from her
beginnings as a poor and plain woman without captivating charm to her mature
stage as a compassionate and confident whole woman. As she matures, she
comments much on the complexities of the human condition. Jane also has a
deeply pious personal trust in God but is also highly self-reliant. Although Jane
suffers much, she is never portrayed as a damsel in distress who needs rescuing.
For this reason, it is sometimes considered an important early feminist (or proto-
feminist) novel.
Also taking a look at Wuthering Heights is a novel by Emily Brontë published in
1847. It was her only novel and was written between December 1845 and July
1846. It remained unpublished until July 1847 and was not printed until
December after the success of her sister Charlotte Brontë's novel Jane Eyre. It was
in the 19th and 20th centuries has exceeded the number of authentic Gothic
structures that had been built previously. Today, for instance, the Gothic style of
architecture has been imitated in churches, military academies and university
buildings.
Also, Jane Eyre is a novel by English writer Charlotte Brontë. It was published in
London, England, in 1847 by Smith, Elder & Co. with the title Jane Eyre. An
Autobiography under the pen name "Currer Bell." The first American edition was
released the following year by Harper & Brothers of New York. The Penguin
edition describes it as an "influential feminist text" because of its in-depth
exploration of a strong female character's feelings.
The novel merges elements of three distinct genres. It has the form of a
Bildungsroman, a story about a child's maturation, focusing on the emotions and
experiences that accompany growth to adulthood. The novel also contains much
social criticism, with a strong sense of morality at its core, and finally has the
brooding and moody quality and Byronic character typical of Gothic fiction.
It is a novel often considered ahead of its time due to its portrayal of the
development of a thinking and passionate young woman who is both
individualistic, desiring for a full life, and also highly moral. Jane evolves from her
beginnings as a poor and plain woman without captivating charm to her mature
stage as a compassionate and confident whole woman. As she matures, she
comments much on the complexities of the human condition. Jane also has a
deeply pious personal trust in God but is also highly self-reliant. Although Jane
suffers much, she is never portrayed as a damsel in distress who needs rescuing.
For this reason, it is sometimes considered an important early feminist (or proto-
feminist) novel.
Also taking a look at Wuthering Heights is a novel by Emily Brontë published in
1847. It was her only novel and was written between December 1845 and July
1846. It remained unpublished until July 1847 and was not printed until
December after the success of her sister Charlotte Brontë's novel Jane Eyre. It was
finally printed under the pseudonym Ellis Bell; a posthumous second edition was
edited by Charlotte.
The title of the novel comes from the Yorkshire manor on the moors of the story.
The narrative centres on the all-encompassing, passionate but doomed love
between Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff, and how this unresolved passion
eventually destroys them and many around them.
Today considered a classic of English literature, Wuthering Heights was met with
mixed reviews when it first appeared, mainly because of the narrative's stark
depiction of mental and physical cruelty. Although Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre
was generally considered the best of the Brontë sisters' works during most of the
nineteenth century, many subsequent critics of Wuthering Heights argued that it
was a superior achievement. Wuthering Heights has also given rise to many
adaptations and inspired works, including films, radio, television dramatisations, a
musical by Bernard J. Taylor, a ballet, three operas (respectively by Bernard
Herrmann, Carlisle Floyd, and Frédéric Chaslin), a role-playing game, and a song
by Kate Bush.
However, in the proceeding chapter, a broader look will be given to the subject
matter and also we will be looking at what other writers have got to evaluate
Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre and Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights.
Statement of the Problem
There was a time in the last decades of the eighteenth century and the first half of
the nineteenth century, reflected dimly in the prints, paintings and surviving relics
of that era, which effectively symbolises our deep-rooted yearning to escape from
the mindlessness of modern existence through its portal where glimpses of a
beautiful, unpolluted world with clean, graceful architecture starkly contrasts
with the smoke-discoloured edifices of concrete in today’s wilderness of ugly
buildings set in a wasteland of dying forests. Such vistas, such colour and the
pleasure they produce are of different orders from anything we now experience.
So much so, that were we to glimpse, feel, smell and taste how life once was
(against the natural background sound of birds, brooks and horses’ hooves
edited by Charlotte.
The title of the novel comes from the Yorkshire manor on the moors of the story.
The narrative centres on the all-encompassing, passionate but doomed love
between Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff, and how this unresolved passion
eventually destroys them and many around them.
Today considered a classic of English literature, Wuthering Heights was met with
mixed reviews when it first appeared, mainly because of the narrative's stark
depiction of mental and physical cruelty. Although Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre
was generally considered the best of the Brontë sisters' works during most of the
nineteenth century, many subsequent critics of Wuthering Heights argued that it
was a superior achievement. Wuthering Heights has also given rise to many
adaptations and inspired works, including films, radio, television dramatisations, a
musical by Bernard J. Taylor, a ballet, three operas (respectively by Bernard
Herrmann, Carlisle Floyd, and Frédéric Chaslin), a role-playing game, and a song
by Kate Bush.
However, in the proceeding chapter, a broader look will be given to the subject
matter and also we will be looking at what other writers have got to evaluate
Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre and Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights.
Statement of the Problem
There was a time in the last decades of the eighteenth century and the first half of
the nineteenth century, reflected dimly in the prints, paintings and surviving relics
of that era, which effectively symbolises our deep-rooted yearning to escape from
the mindlessness of modern existence through its portal where glimpses of a
beautiful, unpolluted world with clean, graceful architecture starkly contrasts
with the smoke-discoloured edifices of concrete in today’s wilderness of ugly
buildings set in a wasteland of dying forests. Such vistas, such colour and the
pleasure they produce are of different orders from anything we now experience.
So much so, that were we to glimpse, feel, smell and taste how life once was
(against the natural background sound of birds, brooks and horses’ hooves
instead of the cacophony of aeroplanes, industry and motor vehicles) we would
probably think and indeed dream differently.
However, the problem of this research study is to unfold the Gothic genre and the
romanticism, the demonstration of the finite and tragically self-consuming nature
of passion in Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre and Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights.
Research Question
The following questions will help guide the research study to achieve its
objectives.
1. What is Gothicism?
2. What is para-Gothicism?
3. What are the para-Gothic element in Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights,
and Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre?
4. What are the interrelationships between Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights,
and Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre?
Purpose of the Study
The purpose of this study is to examine the following:
1. To understand the nature of Gothicism in its various context.
2. The Gothic element in Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights, and Charlotte
Bronte’s Jane Eyre.
3. And to also explore the interrelationship between Emily Bronte’s
Wuthering Heights, and Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre.
Significance of the Study
The importance of this research study cannot be overemphasised, by virtue of the
fact that it is going to elucidate an area that has long existed and has remained in
a diversified sense.
probably think and indeed dream differently.
However, the problem of this research study is to unfold the Gothic genre and the
romanticism, the demonstration of the finite and tragically self-consuming nature
of passion in Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre and Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights.
Research Question
The following questions will help guide the research study to achieve its
objectives.
1. What is Gothicism?
2. What is para-Gothicism?
3. What are the para-Gothic element in Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights,
and Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre?
4. What are the interrelationships between Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights,
and Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre?
Purpose of the Study
The purpose of this study is to examine the following:
1. To understand the nature of Gothicism in its various context.
2. The Gothic element in Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights, and Charlotte
Bronte’s Jane Eyre.
3. And to also explore the interrelationship between Emily Bronte’s
Wuthering Heights, and Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre.
Significance of the Study
The importance of this research study cannot be overemphasised, by virtue of the
fact that it is going to elucidate an area that has long existed and has remained in
a diversified sense.
This study is highly significant in the sense that it will help the readers of this work
especially students in the field of languages to further understand the diversifying
nature of Gothicism.
Also, the novels whose Gothic nature is been poised will be better understood
and easily comprehended by the readers of this research study.
And to crown it all, this research study is also significant taking cognisance of the
fact that it will also explore the themes of Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights, and
Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre, and will elucidate the relationships that do exist
between these two Gothic novels.
Scope of the Study
This research study will be limited in scope only to the works of Charlotte Bronte
and Emily Bronte novels, that is, Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights respectively
and to the review of related literature.
Operational Definition of Terms
Gothicism: is a genre or mode of literature that combines elements of both horror
and romance.
Para-Gothicism: The combination of three genres (that is, Gothic, Romance, and
Bildungsroman).
Supernatural is that which is not subject to the laws of nature, or more
figuratively, that which is said to exist above and beyond nature.
Protagonist: The protagonist means the main character of a story.
Proto-feminist: Proto-feminist is a term used to define women in a philosophical
tradition that anticipated modern feminist concepts.
Romance: Romance is a style of heroic prose and verse narrative that was popular
in the aristocratic circles of High Medieval and Early Modern Europe.
especially students in the field of languages to further understand the diversifying
nature of Gothicism.
Also, the novels whose Gothic nature is been poised will be better understood
and easily comprehended by the readers of this research study.
And to crown it all, this research study is also significant taking cognisance of the
fact that it will also explore the themes of Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights, and
Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre, and will elucidate the relationships that do exist
between these two Gothic novels.
Scope of the Study
This research study will be limited in scope only to the works of Charlotte Bronte
and Emily Bronte novels, that is, Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights respectively
and to the review of related literature.
Operational Definition of Terms
Gothicism: is a genre or mode of literature that combines elements of both horror
and romance.
Para-Gothicism: The combination of three genres (that is, Gothic, Romance, and
Bildungsroman).
Supernatural is that which is not subject to the laws of nature, or more
figuratively, that which is said to exist above and beyond nature.
Protagonist: The protagonist means the main character of a story.
Proto-feminist: Proto-feminist is a term used to define women in a philosophical
tradition that anticipated modern feminist concepts.
Romance: Romance is a style of heroic prose and verse narrative that was popular
in the aristocratic circles of High Medieval and Early Modern Europe.
ABSTRACT
Para-Gothicism is not a rediscovery of the gothic, but rather a rebirth of that style;
it is also a modern name for Gothicism, a genre or mode of literature combining
elements of both horror and romance. This research study is centred on the
novels of Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre and Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights.
Love and struggle is the central Para-Gothic theme in both Jane Eyre and
Wuthering Heights. Love is presented as a powerful force in both novels. Love is
used by both authors to develop the character's personalities, and produces two
different outcomes. Both novels are stories of love and how this powerful
emotion was able to overcome countless obstacles. Characters within Wuthering
Heights and Jane Eyre overcame the constraints society had upon them, what
appeared to be their destinies and characters were able to overcome themselves.
These obstacles were lengthy struggles that characters within each novel were
faced with and went through immense pain all for love. The research study is
designed in a five-chapter format, with chapter one as an introductory aspect,
which leads to the review of related literature and also followed by the Para-
Gothic elements/themes of Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre and Emily Bronte’s
Wuthering Heights, and finally, chapter four is a concluding part of the research
study.
EDITOR SOURCE:
1. The Element Of Para Gothicism Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre And Emily Bronte's Wuthering
Heights
2. The Element Of Para Gothicism Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre And Emily Bronte's Wuthering
Heights
3. The Element Of Para Gothicism Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre And Emily Bronte's Wuthering
Heights
4.
Para-Gothicism is not a rediscovery of the gothic, but rather a rebirth of that style;
it is also a modern name for Gothicism, a genre or mode of literature combining
elements of both horror and romance. This research study is centred on the
novels of Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre and Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights.
Love and struggle is the central Para-Gothic theme in both Jane Eyre and
Wuthering Heights. Love is presented as a powerful force in both novels. Love is
used by both authors to develop the character's personalities, and produces two
different outcomes. Both novels are stories of love and how this powerful
emotion was able to overcome countless obstacles. Characters within Wuthering
Heights and Jane Eyre overcame the constraints society had upon them, what
appeared to be their destinies and characters were able to overcome themselves.
These obstacles were lengthy struggles that characters within each novel were
faced with and went through immense pain all for love. The research study is
designed in a five-chapter format, with chapter one as an introductory aspect,
which leads to the review of related literature and also followed by the Para-
Gothic elements/themes of Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre and Emily Bronte’s
Wuthering Heights, and finally, chapter four is a concluding part of the research
study.
EDITOR SOURCE:
1. The Element Of Para Gothicism Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre And Emily Bronte's Wuthering
Heights
2. The Element Of Para Gothicism Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre And Emily Bronte's Wuthering
Heights
3. The Element Of Para Gothicism Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre And Emily Bronte's Wuthering
Heights
4.
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