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The Woman in Black

Susan Hill

The Woman in Black

Susan Hill

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The Woman in Black Essay Topics

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How does Susan Hill utilize traditional gothic elements to explore loss and mourning? How does The Woman in Black adhere to the traditional genre of gothic literature more generally?

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Explore the use of landscapes in the novel. How does the setting of London compare and contrast to that of Crythin Gifford? What is the wider significance of each?

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What is the effect of weather on the characters? How do weather and the other natural elements in the text function in terms of creating setting, symbolism, and/or atmosphere?

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