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Portrayal of Gothic Images

When the topic of Gothic literature is discussed most readers immediately think of vampire stories, tales of horror, terror and supernatural tales, but the use of Gothic in poetry also has enhanced the images within works of poetry such as "The Poor Singing Dame" and "The Lady of Shallot". While the longer stories can elaborate upon the defining characteristics of the genre, the poet can create the same chilling fantasies with limited words as seen in the Gothic style poems.
"The Poor Singing Dame" is told in story format by an observing narrator. The narrator uses a rhyme scheme that is ABCBDEDE, therefore the third from the last, and the last line in every stanza rhyme. If one were to read it aloud it gives of a singing tone that is supposed to be a nursery rhyme for little children. Although the tone of this poem might sound sweet and innocent, it is actually a sinister poem, which contains mysterious images throughout.
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