Gothic Elements

How It's Gothic: Gothic heroines are often intelligent, resourceful woman struggling against oppressive forces. 

How It Heightens Anxieties: Noemi embodies the Gothic heroine, using her wit and courage to uncover the dark truth. Her rebellion against the Doyle family reflects anxieties about breaking free from patrial and colonial control. 

How It's Gothic: Gothic protagonists are often subjected to gaslighting, hallucinations, and psychological torment. 

How It Heightens Anxieties: Noemi experiences hallucinations and mind control when she uncovers the truth about the High Place. This reflects the fears of losing autonomy, especially as a woman in a patriarchal society. 

How It's Gothic: High Place is a steryotypical Gothic setting - isolated, dark, and it's falling apart, with hidden secrets in the walls. 

How It Heightens Anxieties: It's physical decay reflect the moral corruption of the Doyle family and the consequences of their exploration of the indigenous people.