Author Archives: Gabriel Gaither

In my opinion, one of the more interesting stories that we’ve read this semester is The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. While it wasn’t the only story that caught my attention, it was one that I enjoyed quite a bit more than the others. The strange premise that seemed to almost comeContinue reading “Teaching Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde”

The Broadview Anthology of British Literature describes Victorian Era Realism as writing that “tended to center on the everyday experiences, moral progress, and inner struggles of an ordinary individual, while giving a sense of the connections between that individual and his or her broader social networks.” (615) As is mentioned on that same page, Realism’sContinue reading “Victorian Era Realism”

In terms of present day readership, there are several issues that might make Northanger Abbey difficult to read. References to Gothic literature (like The Monk) and social expectations of the time (such as courtship and gender roles) might disorient readers who have little context or knowledge on such materials and history. With that being said,Continue reading “Northanger Abbey: Problems for 21st Century Readers”