Gothic Romance continues to be one of the most popular and appealing genres of literature and film. In this post, we discuss the genre and its enduring appeal.
For this discussion, we will explore the idea of Gothic Romance that some scholars have argued is presented throughout Jane Eyre. Discuss the Gothic elements you have found in the novel so far. How do these elements help define or express love and desire in the novel? Focus your analysis on one scene or passage from the text. Then, think about our current time period and the theme of Gothic Romance? Is this still a romantic trope today? Can you think of any stories (films, books, television shows) that use Gothic themes to explore love and/or desire? Explain.