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“The War of the Worlds” was published in 1898 by the forefather of the science fiction genre H. G. Wells. At this time, the concept of Martians arriving on earth was revolutionary. “So vain is man, and so blinded by his vanity, that no writer, up to the very end of the nineteenth century, expressed […]

“The Battle” by Louis Simpson is a poem about a battle during the Second World War. This poem uses strong imagery and sensuous appeal to project its message. In this essay I am going to analyze some elements of imagery in “The Battle” and their relevance to the plot of the poem. One of the […]

Anticipating the blue waters of the Gulf and hoping to enjoy a nice sunny day, but instead it has been ruined by the reddish-brown color that now appears on select areas close to the shore and there are dead fish floating on the surface. Soon after, the overwhelming feelings of a cough, watery eyes, and […]

`The Red Room’ by HG Wells and `Farthing House’ by Susan Hill are two ghost stories exploiting the cultural, social and historical aspects of the gothic ghost story genre. Cleverly, both writers create tension, to generate a sense of thrill and frission that engages the reader emotionally. Coleridge called this the `willing suspension of our […]

Both ‘The Red Room’ and ‘Examination Day’ share similarities and differences. They both incorporate suspense, but differ in terms of their time period. ‘The Red Room’, set and written in the late 19th Century, exhibits clues to its era through the use of words like ‘askance’ and ‘apoplexy’, suggesting Victorian influence. Moreover, the author opts […]

Both “The Purple Pileus” and “Mrs. Turner Cutting the grass” have many similarities, of which the most significant is the way both stories are concerned about how other people judge the appearances and values of the central characters. However, the authors differ, with regard to how they go about illustrating this theme to the reader. […]

Throughout generations, ghost stories have captivated and continue to captivate people. While some believe these stories to be true, others see them as playful attempts to frighten. Nevertheless, ghost stories have consistently been a popular theme in numerous books over time. When crafting a ghost story, certain conventions are typically followed, including the incorporation of […]

H. G wells creates the sense of fear by creating an eerie situation that creates an overwhelming sense of darkness in the mind of the narrator. Consequently this causes him to be very fearful himself. He also uses a first person narrator, which makes the turn of events more immediate. He personifies objects and keeps […]

During this coursework, I will be studying and comparing two short stories in order to see how fear is created in the writing of different authors. The two short stories I will be using for this essay are ‘Hobo’ and ‘The Red room’. Robert Bloch wrote ‘Hobo’ at the start of the 20th century and […]

Story telling was a very popular form of entertainment in the nineteenth centaury since there wasn’t the technology for televisions, radios and cinemas etc. like there is today, so people had to look for different sorts of entertainment. This entertainment came in the form of story telling and became very popular in the nineteenth centaury. […]

We have read a variety of stories, including “The Red Room,” “From The Ostler,” and “The Treasure in the Forest.” “The Red Room” is about a ghost that lives in a castle’s crimson room and scares anyone who goes inside. On the other hand, “From The Ostler” is a story about an ostler who falls […]

H. G Wells very successfully depicts an atmosphere of terror and foreboding by using a number of literary and dramatic techniques. He uses vivid descriptions, metaphor, simile, contrast and powerful imagery to show the horrific results of an alien attack on an unsuspecting population. The opening lines (“No one would have believed… slowly and surely […]

Many things create fear. Loneliness, isolation, the supernatural, and darkness are just a few of the major causes. All of these are branches of one thing, the unknown; the absence of knowledge or the denial of what may happen. No one has done everything and nor does anyone know everything. But most importantly, no single […]

Ghost stories have fear in them, twists to the story, they have strange characters. Ghost stories are generally set in haunted houses or castles or derelict places. A ghost story is Gloomy and tells the reader of sounds and dingy colours. Sounds that make you scared and make your arm hairs stand up, howls of […]

The forces involved in story one is fear of entering the red room and the darkness in the room. Also the candles and haunting’s in the story are the forces which make the story effective. The ‘grotesque custodians’ also bring strangeness to this story. The forces involved in story two are the possessions of evil […]

Ray Bradbury’s “A Sound of Thunder” and H.G. Wells’ “The Man Who Could Work Miracles” are both science fiction stories that convey moral lessons. Bradbury’s story explores the theme of man’s exploitation of technology, while Wells’ story portrays the theme of man’s ignorance and failure to understand the power of a gift. Despite the similarities […]

‘The Red Room’ by HG Wells and ‘Farthing House’ by Susan Hill explore themes of fear and the supernatural. ‘The Red Room’ was written in pre twentieth Century, when there were no televisions, so books and newspapers were the most common forms of entertainment. ‘The Red Room’ involves a young, sceptical twenty-eight year old man […]

The Monkey’s Paw, written by W. W. Jacobs in the pre-20th century, is a chilling and eerie story. It revolves around a family of three who acquire a peculiar and enchanted item – a monkey’s paw. This paw, believed to possess the ability to grant three wishes, originates from India. However, its granting comes at […]

Using reference to style and content I will explain how and why these two short stories are typical 19th century stories. The two short stories that we have read, ‘ The Red Room’ by H.G. Wells and ‘The Judges House’ by Bram Stoker, are heavily concerned with the supernatural world, with people in the Victorian […]

I believe that a well-crafted ghost tale must combine action and philosophy regarding the existence and purpose of ghosts. It should feel authentic, allowing readers to recall the story and become fearful when encountering similar situations. Furthermore, exploring human nature is beneficial in depicting how even seemingly insignificant things can terrify people. Both H.G. Wells […]

The book presents various moments of excitement and tension, as well as thought-provoking philosophical reflections regarding its status as a microcosm of the world according to Wells. Its pages contain repeated themes, some of which are misanthropic and controversial for its Victorian-era release, considering the prevalent arrogance of the time’s society. One could argue that […]

Roald Dahl’s mother sent him to school in England following his father’s death. The author was born in Norway during the year 1916. Having finished his education in England, Dahl began writing short stories that gained him recognition. Meanwhile, H.G. Wells was born in Bromley, Kent in 1866. Following a career as a schoolteacher, he […]