The Gothic and Colonialism Connection and ‘Rural Idyll’ and ‘Rural Horror’ Concepts

Gothic Themes in Australia
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Gothic Themes in Australia
Gothic can be described as something or an object that reflects fear and horror. It is primarily used in films to reflect a character in scenes. Gothic literature has been in existence for decades, and these narratives are used to explain the aspects of colonialism. There is a close relationship between gothic and colonialism. Stadler provides several themes in her work to elaborate the relationship between gothic and colonialism. Fear is one of the themes used to show the afflictions of the first settlers in colonial times. The fear of the unknown in the Australian landscape leads to unease and terror for the people living in these ar...