In the Call of Cthulhu, we see some elements that resemble to horror story.
Mystery plays a huge role create a curiosity for the reader. From the beginning of
the first chapter, Francis tries to discover his granduncle’s notes in order to solve
the mystery and understand cult of Cthulhu. Through his discoveries, horror
elements become even more significant. For example, a small bas relief sculpture
depicts weird shapes and mixture of living things such as octopus and human
being. Every discovery and description provide even more grotesque atmosphere.
Through these grotesque discoveries, readers feel more absorbed into the story.
Also with every unknown description, the curiosity increases tremendously.
Mystery plays a huge role create a curiosity for the reader. From the beginning of
the first chapter, Francis tries to discover his granduncle’s notes in order to solve
the mystery and understand cult of Cthulhu. Through his discoveries, horror
elements become even more significant. For example, a small bas relief sculpture
depicts weird shapes and mixture of living things such as octopus and human
being. Every discovery and description provide even more grotesque atmosphere.
Through these grotesque discoveries, readers feel more absorbed into the story.
Also with every unknown description, the curiosity increases tremendously.
