The Monk · Chapter
Epigraph explained
The epigraph sets a Gothic tone by invoking dreams, magic terrors, spells, witches, and ghosts that roam at midnight, foreshadowing the supernatural and horrific elements of the novel.
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The epigraph sets a Gothic tone by invoking dreams, magic terrors, spells, witches, and ghosts that roam at midnight, foreshadowing the supernatural and horrific elements of the novel.
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Narrative arc
Story tension across the book.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
This excerpt marks the dramatic climax because it presents the emotional and psychological peak of Ambrosio’s…
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- Superstition and the Supernatural
The epigraph directly references magic, witches, and ghosts, establishing a supernatural atmosphere.
Key passages
“Somnia, terrores magicos, miracula, sagas, Nocturnos lemures, portentaque.”
Dreams, magical terrors, wonders, witches, nocturnal ghosts, and portents.
The Latin epigraph lists supernatural phenomena, setting the Gothic mood for the novel.
