In the 18th century, gothic literature was originally written as a response to the age of reason and the politics of England. Gothic literature containing anti-Catholic sentiments and mythical aspects, explored the tension between what is feared and what is desired. The stories were usually set in some kind of castle or old building that portrayed human decay and created an atmosphere of mystery and suspense. Frequently, one of the main characters would be some …showed first 75 words of 2445 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2445 total…condemned home, and Jane is a delusional woman trapped in a mental ward; the Ushers are reunited in death. Ultimately, when considering the different styles of these authors, and the different themes of these stories, it is interesting to see how the usage of gothic elements in describing the houses is used to personify the characters. Works Cited Poe, Edgar Allen. The Fall of the House of Usher. 28 07.2003 <http://www.bartleby.com/195/10.html>