We read "Frankenstein" in AP English Literature. I recall writing a paper on how the creature only became evil because his "father" Victor abandoned him. He wasn't inherently a monster but became one because he was basically an abused child. It seemed like a great discovery to me at the time but it's probably pretty cliche.
I can definitely see how it is a metaphor for queerness (men creating life without women).
"Dorian Gray" is probably my favorite example of the Gothic.
I'd forgotten about Juliet's breasts. I seem to recall Romeo's butt, though. Haha
Romeo was pretty hot as I recall, but I was trying to be straight back then.
All those classics, points taken and paths made, storylines not the mainstream understanding but something more.
We read "Frankenstein" in AP English Literature. I recall writing a paper on how the creature only became evil because his "father" Victor abandoned him. He wasn't inherently a monster but became one because he was basically an abused child. It seemed like a great discovery to me at the time but it's probably pretty cliche.
I can definitely see how it is a metaphor for queerness (men creating life without women).
"Dorian Gray" is probably my favorite example of the Gothic.