'The Twisted Tree': the novel as a Gothic text

The Gothic genre is characterised by the use of desolate, remote settings and macabre, mysterious or violent incidents. The setting in 'The Twisted Tree' is Gothic because the cabin is isolated and lots of the action happens in the dark. There is a motif of fog in the novel which adds a sense of mystery and concealment. The plot of the novel follows Gothic conventions because there is a supernatural enemy who must be defeated. The Gothic genre often includes curses or prophecies, which are found in the novel.