PlasticPills - Philosophy & Critical Theory Podcast
Pill Pod 149 - Gothic Horror: Edgar Allen Poe & The Fall of The House of Usher
Dec 1, 2023
Victor Hainagiu helps put gothic horror into historical context. They discuss the origins of gothic fiction, the TV show Midnight Mass and its connections to Edgar Allan Poe, the portrayal of incestuous relationships and scheming in adaptations, supernatural elements and themes of isolation in 'The Fall of The House of Usher', analysis of 'The Black Cat' and its parallels to 'The Tell-Tale Heart', comparing 'Hill House' to Poe's stories, connections between 'Annabel Lee' and 'Lolita', and Mark Hamill's surprise appearance.
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- Edgar Allan Poe's stories explore themes of guilt, paranoia, and delusions through symbolism.
- Poe's works delve into the psychological and symbolic elements, examining the manifestation of unconscious guilt in conscious life.
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