Genre Essays

Mystery stories have been increasingly popular since the 19th century because they manage to intrigue readers and make them want to read more. This has happened because of what have become classic mystery and horror story ingredients that drag readers into a story and make them want to keep turning the pages. An often tense, […]

There are several primary ingredients that should be present in a good murder mystery. These are a death, a motive, an alibi and a suspect.The main component is suspense, this is very important because the whole idea of a murder mystery is that the reader doesn’t know an extremely important detail. For example, in “The […]

After examining both “The Signalman” by Charles Dickens and “The Red Room” by H.G. Wells, This article explores how authors generate tension and suspense in their stories, using a range of techniques beyond supernatural elements. “The Signalman” is an example of a story that employs narrative structure and style, such as intermittent high-speed action, to […]

A diary entry by the signalman Day 16 On that dark and somber Thursday, it was two minutes past midnight. In the tunnel, there was a refreshing breeze that proved helpful as this area is consistently damp. While engrossed in my task, I suddenly caught wind of a voice emanating from the red light. As […]

Set in the mid 19th century, “The signal man” takes place. The Signal Man is primarily situated near a railway tunnel, where the main character lives to facilitate train passage. Most of the story unfolds at night, and I felt an eerie aura while reading it. The ambiance was tense, and there was a crucial […]

Short stories were once considered inferior to novels until the 19th century, despite their existence for centuries. However, shifts in cultural, political, and social dynamics during this era led to an increased popularity of short stories, resulting in them being recognized as equal to poetry, plays, and novels. In Northern Europe, the industrial revolution brought […]

‘A Terribly Strange Bed’ and ‘The Landlady’ are both stories based on suspense and fear. ‘A Terribly Strange Bed’- written in 1856 by Wilkie Collins, is set in Paris and involves an attempted murder at a gambling house, it is written in first person narration. ‘The Landlady’- written in 1960 by Roald Dahl, is set […]

Examining H. G. Wells’ “The Red Room” and Charles Dickens’ “The Signalman,” my essay will compare and contrast these two pre-1900 prose short stories. In the story “The Red Room,” the narrator describes his encounter with Lorraine Castle and his decision to investigate the notorious room of the same name. Initially, the origin of its […]

Despite their seemingly unpredictable titles, “The Black Cottage” and “The Signalman” are both stories that immediately create a gloomy and adventurous mood. Authors Collins and Dickens have a talent for making readers feel uneasy about the setting and characters in each tale. Although not classified as a horror story, “The Black Cottage” is an exhilarating […]

The theme of horror is easiest to portray through visual forms, such as in a movie. As there can be no visual or audible elements in text, when an author wishes to write a horror story there are certain elements he or she must use in order to make the story horrific. Authors use these […]

The focus of my essay is to deconstruct two stories, exploring both their similarities and differences. Specifically, I will examine the roles of women as well as the two main characters in each story. The works that I will compare, Thomas Hardy’s Tony Kytes-The Arch Deceiver and Roald Dahl’s Lamb to the Slaughter, share both […]

Murder mysteries, such as the Sherlock Holmes stories, have been a favored genre for many years, captivating readers through the use of suspense and tension. These novels not only serve to entertain, but also stimulate the imagination of their audience. “The Whole Towns Sleeping” and “A Terribly Strange Bed” are both exemplary illustrations of the […]

Suspense is created through supernatural, horror and ambiguity. Dickens’ ‘The Signalman’ has all of these factors, which combine together excellently for a thrilling suspense story. The novel opens with the quote “Halloa! Below there! ” This short, but effective line becomes very decisive as the story unfolds. We don’t know who is speaking and so […]

Women were expected to be seen not heard just the same as children. Women were also expected to be very calm, composed and very collected. Jane Eyre did not like this idea because she felt that women should be treated just the same as men but this was unheard of in the 19th century! At […]

This as a part of my GCSE coursework in English, this is about the comparison of the portrayal of the character Bertha/Antoinette Mason in the novels Jane Eyre and Wide Sargasso Sea. At the moment my teacher has not marked my work so I am unable to give the grade I achieved for this piece […]

The Novel Jane Eyre in several aspects can be compared to “Cinderella”. Jane is similar to Cinderella, Rochester is like Prince Charming, Mrs. Reed is like her evil step mother, Eliza and Georgiana are like the evil step sisters. Jane’s life at Gateshed is like Cinderella’s life at her step mother’s house. When Jane was […]

Jane Eyre is the main character from Charlotte Bronte’s popular novel, “Jane Eyre.” In the novel Jane Eyre, although she is poor and of plain appearance, she possesses an indomitable spirit, a sharp wit and great courage; and because of these characteristics she is a very likeable character. Like all good novels, the author tries […]

Various descriptions of Jane Eyre are available. The novel is categorized as romantic, sad, or happy, but it is commonly referred to as a ‘gothic fairytale’, which can also be applied to other works like Dracula and The Woman in White. I believe this description suits the book perfectly because Charlotte Bronte effectively illustrates Jane’s […]

Written in 1847 by Charlotte Bronte, the novel ‘Jane Eyre’ explores Jane’s personality and experiences with her family. The story starts with Jane living at Gateshead Hall with her aunt and uncle after becoming a dependent due to her parents’ death. Charlotte Bronte expertly employs writing techniques to detail how Jane is wrongly accused of […]

In the Victorian period, most women were aiming to get married to a man of the same or better social status, be loving and serving wives and be a mother to her husband’s children. Marriage was not necessarily based on love. It was usually based on financial and social benefits. Women did not have many […]

The red-room, a spare chamber where Mr. Reed died nine years ago, is a Gothic setting designed to create a terrifying image of the place Jane is confined to. The environment was solemn because it was rarely entered, and the room was quiet because it was far from the nursery and kitchens. Within the room, […]

Throughout the first 8 chapters of the novel, Charlotte Bronte demonstrates how sympathy is generated for her protagonist, Jane Eyre. The narrative portrays aspects of Bronte’s own life that influenced Jane and the challenges she had to confront. From Jane’s difficult upbringing with the Reeds to her education at Gateshead, the story follows her journey […]