English Coursework 7th July 2003 Ghosts epitomize the mysterious and supernatural, and as there is no sufficient evidence of them being true, they are seen as nonmaterial embodiments which appear in the depths of human imagination. Their correlation with death, misery, grief and depression makes them an excellent utensil for portraying gruesome and unnatural images in books, films and other sorts of media. However, successful though ghost stories have been throughout time, they where not fully established as an individual genre until as late as the mid 18th century to the early 19th century. The Victorian age brought some...
and is often overshadowed by the fear and mystery in the story. This aspect is the inner meanings of the stories, the views and concepts of the author. For example the warning from Charles Dickens and the moral in "The Old Nurse's Story". So, in conclusion of my study of nineteenth century ghost stories I have learnt that Victorian ghost stories have many similar trends. The setting, casting of major and minor characters and the mystery, fear and isolation are all typical, and along with practicality, sincerity and the all important hidden meanings are vital for a effective ghost story.