Ghost Essays

Susan Hill’s eclectic use of many aspects of ghost stories makes her own story a typical one, which in the readers’ eyes would work, e. g. having a ‘sensible, rational’ protagonist as well as even using titles of famous books for her chapters (Whistle and I’ll Come To You, taken from M.R. James’ tale Oh, […]

The story “The Ghost Soldiers” is one of the only stories of “The Things They Carried” in which we don’t know the ending in advance. I believe that O’Brien chooses to make this story particularly suspenseful in order for the reader to understand the meaning of the ending and recognize that the ending is not […]

The Woman in Black is a gothic novel written by Susan Hill. The characters in the novel mature and grow throughout the story mentally and emotionally. Reading about the characters the audience becomes aware of the text’s issues. The issues in the text are supported by the protagonist Arthur Kipps growth and the antagonist Jennet […]

In Jane Eyre Bronte uses descriptions of the inside of Thornfield Hall to create a Gothic atmosphere in which Jane feels uncomfortable. The isolation and large uninhabited spaces of the manor remove it from the outside world. Strange entities and details as well as metaphor make the house seem unknown and plagued with the supernatural. […]

Celebrate Halloween by exploring haunted houses both online and offline. This holiday is popular worldwide and often involves trick-or-treating and wearing elaborate costumes to attend parties. Many people also decorate their homes and participate in scary activities like corn mazes and haunted houses. These spooky attractions are an essential part of Halloween tradition, with some […]

Something upstairs is a story based on a ghost written by Avi. The exceptional visualization and peculiar imaginative fashion of Avi is something for which he has always been known for. Numerous children’s books have been written by Avi which the young readers admire with enthusiasm. His work includes mysteries, adventure stories, fantasies, historical novels, […]

The cold wind blew through the branches of the large oak tree, creating a shadow over the lifeless body lying at its base. The group found the boy’s death amusing, believing it to be a joke. They laughed as he squirmed in pain. The boy, who was intelligent and overweight, lay on his bed with […]

The risk of unemployment poses a threat to the world economy and is intertwined with various societal problems, including escalating global poverty and crime rates. As Philpott (1) notes, unemployment is a pervasive issue impacting individuals across various job sectors including blue-collar, white-collar, managerial, and professional positions. This problem is particularly prevalent in Egypt due […]

The play ‘Hamlet’ conforms to the typical ingredients that make up a revenge tragedy of the Elizabethan era. It conforms to certain guidelines and similar features, these are; a hesitating avenger, a villain who is to be killed in revenge, complex twisted plots, sexual obsessions, treachery, a play within a play, lust and greed which […]

In both ‘The Ghost Road’ and ‘The Poems of Wilfred Owen’, one sees the brutal effects of the First World War through the experiences of those directly involved, the soldiers. They suffered immensely, from shell shock, paralysis and also loneliness, and homesickness. In Pat Barkers ‘The Ghost Road’, she concentrates mainly on two characters’ experiences, […]

Both The Woman in Black and The Withered Arm are renowned works of modern literature that employ both similar and distinct techniques in presenting a supernatural narrative. As I assess these two books, I will examine elements such as pace, tension, description, structure, style, literary devices, and creative writing. Nevertheless, I will consider the fact […]

The tall concrete walls of the dark cutting prevented any light from penetrating. The dark and ghostly atmosphere is set by the constant darkness surrounding the signalman’s box located outside a damp tunnel where water trickles down its sides. In the novel ‘Lord of the Flies’, Piggy is introduced as a short, overweight boy who […]

By starting the play off with a question, Shakespeare makes the audience feel nervous and uncertain about what is going to happen. By using the question who’s there? Makes the audience think, why can’t he see him? Maybe it is because it’s dark or foggy. Darkness and fog is a convention of horror films, writers […]

“Ghost” is but a common love story showing parting in front of life and death in terms of the frame of the plot. However, its development is placed in a unique edge between human and ghost created by the director’s deliberately creativity. It is defined as a ghost and fantasy love story amidst an intriguing […]

It’s such a cold night. The air is still and freezing and the streetlight provides no warmth, simply a harsh pool of sterile light. Underneath the light she’s huddled, sucking as much heat as she can out of her only cigarette. Her hands shake as she brings it up to her pale lips, takes one […]

At the beginning of the play, an ominous atmosphere is established as the changing of the guard takes place at Elsinore. There is a sense of tension and fear, created by conversation and descriptions. When an unknown figure approaches Bernado, the first question asked is “Who’s there?” Francisco hesitates to reveal his identity, but assures […]

In Hamlet, Shakespeare carefully develops themes and characters in order to achieve the desired dramatic intensions. As Hamlet is a tragedy there is a strong sense of foreboding from the very beginning. This is fully intentional and is dependent on the development of relevant themes and characters. A final important factor of the dramatic significance […]

At the beginning of the play, it takes place at a castle which is bitterly cold and the time is midnight. The guards are being switched as Barnado takes over for Francisco. The conversation begins with Barnado posing the question, “Who’s there?” and Francisco responding by demanding, “Answer me. Stand and reveal your identity.” This […]

To understand a play fully, we must understand the setting and context in which it is set. To understand Hamlet fully, we must analyse its contextual setting through language, events and its characters. The first instance through which we begin our understanding of the social situation in Denmark is through thee first scene of Act […]

In order to grasp the character of Hamlet portrayed in the play, it is crucial to comprehend the historical context and the prevalent beliefs regarding ghosts among Shakespeare’s audience. Understanding Hamlet’s behavior in the play requires an understanding of the Elizabethan-era beliefs about ghosts. Three main views existed at the time, each offering different perspectives […]

The themes of disease and corruption infuse Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” as a revenge tragedy. The play’s opening serves as an indicator of the pervasive nature of these themes throughout the work. In this essay, I will explore how images of disease and corruption in the first act create essential tension for the unfolding of this tragedy. […]

Hamlet was written during the seventeenth century during which Britain was going through a time of social anxiety there was no certain heir to throne as Elizabeth was nearing her end of her reign. This uncertainty is mirrored in the play through the death of the king of Denmark and so highlights a key subject […]