![]() ![]() ![]() Haunted Castle: Trope Codifier, taking its inspiration from Hamlet.Dude in Distress: Theodore is imprisoned and rescued by Matilda.Domestic Abuse: Not just due to Values Dissonance, either, because Isabella is initially terrified of Manfred because of how she's seen him treat his wife and daughter.Curse: When a giant helmet falls on and kills Manfred's son, Manfred fears it is the result of a prophecy laid down by his ancestors that states "That the castle and lordship of Otranto should pass from the present family, whenever the real owner should be grown too large to inhabit it.".Crazy Jealous Guy: Manfred, starting an enduring Gothic villain tradition.The Atoner: Manfred becomes this at the end.Arranged Marriage: Isabella was engaged to marry Manfred’s son at the start of the novel.And Now You Must Marry Me: Manfred tries to do this to Isabella in order to try to avert the destruction of his line, setting up the conflict.Tropes used in The Castle of Otranto include: ![]()
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