THE CASTLE OF OTRANTO: SUBJECT MATTER AND THEMES
CONTENT
- The Subject Matter
- Themes
The Subject Matter
The story is about the fulfillment of the prophecy that the kingdom will be taken away from Manfred in spite of his effort to retain the kingdom.
Themes
1. Prophecy/Revelation
It is prophesied and revealed that in the family of Manfred, all qualified heirs to the throne will always die prematurely.
2. Inheritance
It is the central theme which centers on Manfred as the lord who want s his son to inherit his throne. To achieve this, he plans to marry Isabella for him, but unfortunately, Conrad dies at age 15. Manfred does not give up, however as he decides to marry Isabella just to retain the throne.
3. Curse
This theme in the novel when revealed that in the family of Manfred, every eligible heir to the throne dies ever before getting there. For example, Conrad.
4. Supernatural Threat
This manifests when a giant appears on the wall of the castle and disappears afterwards.
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