Subversion of Gothic Gender Roles in The Monk

As displayed by the character Matilda

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On Matilda

“But a few days had past since She appeared the mildest and softest of her sex, devoted to his will, and looking up to him as to a superior Being. Now She assumed a sort of courage and manliness in her manners and discourse but ill-calculated to please him."

-Ambrosio

GOthic Gender Roles

A little misogyny, a little feminism. It's all about balance.

Matilda's Subversion

She's the man. Sort of.

About the Author & Inspiration

Matthew Gregory Lewis. He told his mom he saw himself in Udolpho's Montoni. That should tell you enough.

About me & Contact

It's not about what I can do for the patriarchy, but what the patriarchy can do for me.