The Erl King

The Erl King is the most innovative and experimental of the narratives.

Attempt 1:
The purpose of the Gothic is to bring together science and religion by challenging the hegemonic ideology of society. In the Bloody Chamber, Angela Carter exposes fear and uncertainty through challenging the norms and values that are traditionally believed by individuals, for example marriage, love and lust are exposed and questioned. The Erl King follows the traditional Gothic style as it is set in a forest, emphasising loneliness and isolation, which then explores innovative side as it allows the reader to question why young woman go into such places and enforces the idea that everyone has a dark side.  

Alteration:
The purpose of the Gothic is to bring together science and religion by challenging the hegemonic ideology of society, showing how it can be innovative as authentic stories only focuses on religious views. In the Bloody Chamber, Angela Carter exposes fear and uncertainty through challenging the norms and values that are traditionally believed by individuals, for example marriage, love and lust are exposed and questioned. The Erl king can be seen as innovative as it contrast the original image of the green man, with an immature character presented in the Bloody Chamber, whilst also taking a vulnerable woman and helping her on her journey to gain knowledge. It could also be shown as experimental as it alters the generic role of a man into a domestic housewife, challenging the original readerships views on gender roles usually shown in generic folk or fairy tales.