Supernatural and the Occult

Where it surfaces

• The Lost Stradivarius

  The chapter is steeped in supernatural occurrences, from the mysterious noises in the wicker chair to the apparition that appears, suggesting a ghostly presence tied to the violin.

• Miss Sophia Maltravers’ Story

  The mysterious noises from the wicker chair and the apparition seen by John suggest a supernatural presence.

• I

  The unexplained creaking of the wicker chair, coinciding with the music, hints at an unseen presence, blending the mundane with the eerie.

• II

  The recurring noises and John's vision of a misty form suggest a supernatural presence linked to the music.

• Chapter III

  John's vision of a ghostly figure in his room, which he cannot explain rationally, introduces a supernatural element.

• IV

  The chapter deepens the supernatural mystery, with Gaskell affirming the reality of the spirit and the possibility of a 'sixth sense' to perceive it.

• V

  The apparition seen by John is a source of dread and portent, and the discovery of the coat of arms offers a rational explanation, yet the mystery lingers.

• Chapter VI

  The lingering mystery of the apparition and the chair's silence, leading to doubt and eventual discovery of a hidden object.

• Chapter VIII

  The portrait of Adrian Temple exactly matches the apparition John saw at Oxford, suggesting a supernatural connection.

• XIV

  The revelation that Gaskell's dream was a real place suggests a supernatural connection between imagination and reality.

• XV

  The violin is described as an 'actively malignant spirit'; the narrator senses a supernatural connection to the tragic events.

• Mr. Gaskell’s Note

  The violin's breaking is described as an evil spirit departing; a supernatural presence is felt during the confession scene.