This week’s post covers frame narratives—a literary device within the main narrative which serves to introduce a subplot, secondary narration, or an alternate point-of-view.

Tropes in Gothic literature are inextricably linked to the darker side of our characters’ humanity and serve a vital purpose within the genre. As part of my ongoing blog series about Gothic fiction, I’ll be exploring each of these themes in greater detail in the weeks to come.

Despite its lurid reputation, Gothic literature has always been a subversive vehicle for social commentary. It tends to enjoy a renaissance during times of political and social upheaval. It’s no surprise to me at all that Gothic fiction is once again trending, considering the state of current affairs in our world.