The 'Erl-King' is the most innovative and experimental of the narratives.
Original-
The Erl-King is innovative within both the Gothic genre and the narratives. While following the religious conventions it draws upon the pagan religion such as the benevolent image of the green man however defies the Catholic convention of relationships. The heroine is more active, taking control of her situation at the end of the narrative. Her character is also not the innocent virgin or evil seductress found in most Gothic forms, similarly the Erl-King is also not a conventional character.
The shifting perspective is also innovative by not following the personal Gothic structure yet creates a similar feeling of uncertainty.
The Erl-King is innovative within both the Gothic genre and the narratives. While following the religious conventions it draws upon the pagan religion such as the benevolent image of the green man however defies the Catholic convention of relationships. The heroine is more active, taking control of her situation at the end of the narrative. Her character is also not the innocent virgin or evil seductress found in most Gothic forms, similarly the Erl-King is also not a conventional character.
The shifting perspective is also innovative by not following the personal Gothic structure yet creates a similar feeling of uncertainty.
Revised-
The Erl-King is innovative within both the Gothic genre and the narratives. The religious conventions, while normal for a Gothic plot are experimented with in the Erl- King as they draw upon, and questions, both pagan images and Catholic beliefs. The heroine is more active than in the other narratives, taking an unconventional role and control of her situation at the end. Her character is also not the innocent virgin or evil seductress found in most Gothic forms,
The shifting perspective is also innovative by not following the personal Gothic structure yet creates a similar feeling of uncertainty.
The shifting perspective is also innovative by not following the personal Gothic structure yet creates a similar feeling of uncertainty.
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