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How is Wuthering Heights a Gothic Novel?
Journal: International Journal of English, Literature and Social Science (Vol.4, No. 5)Publication Date: 2019-09-09
Authors : Weirong Qiao;
Page : 1578-1583
Keywords : Emily Bronte; Gothic Features; Gothic Novels; Wuthering Heights;
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Abstract
This article aims to explore the Gothic features of Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights. The Gothic novel as a genre reached its peak in Emily Bronte's childhood and Emily was greatly influenced by Gothic novels. Emily Bronte managed to make her only novel, Wuthering Heights, a Gothic one by creating wild and dark characters, creepy environment, uncanny plots and supernatural scenes, which are important elements in most Gothic novels.
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